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The Insulin Response to Glucose Test, 3 Specimens evaluates insulin secretion at three time points: fasting and after drinking a glucose solution at set intervals. This approach helps identify abnormal insulin sensitivity, altered beta-cell activity, and impaired carbohydrate metabolism. Results provide essential information about how efficiently the body regulates glucose, supporting early detection of insulin resistance or diabetes risk.
The C-Peptide Response to Glucose Test with 5 specimens measures pancreatic beta cell activity and insulin secretion across five timed intervals. Tracking C-peptide levels over multiple points provides detailed insight into glucose regulation, insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, and diabetes risk, supporting evaluation of metabolic balance and overall endocrine health.
The Hemoglobin A1c with Calculated Mean Plasma Glucose Test measures average blood sugar over 2–3 months and provides an estimated mean plasma glucose (eAG). Elevated A1c may indicate diabetes or poor glucose control, while normal results reflect healthy management. Doctors use this test to diagnose diabetes, assess long-term control, and adjust treatment. Results give valuable insight into glycemic control, reducing risk of complications like kidney, eye, and heart disease.
The Postprandial Glucose Tolerance Test, 1-Hour evaluates blood glucose response one hour after eating or consuming a glucose solution. This test is commonly used to detect abnormal post-meal glucose regulation, prediabetes, and diabetes risk. Measuring the body’s ability to manage glucose following food intake offers important data on insulin function, carbohydrate handling, and metabolic balance.
The Postprandial Glucose Tolerance Test, 2-Hour evaluates glucose response two hours after eating or consuming a glucose solution. It is an important diagnostic tool for detecting abnormal post-meal glucose regulation, prediabetes, and diabetes risk. Measuring the body’s glucose clearance at this critical interval highlights insulin function, carbohydrate handling, and early metabolic dysfunction.
The Fasting and Gestational Glucose Test, 135 Cutoff evaluates fasting glucose and post-load blood sugar one hour after a 50-gram glucose challenge. A 135 mg/dL cutoff helps identify women at increased risk for gestational diabetes who may require follow-up testing. This test offers valuable information about maternal carbohydrate metabolism, insulin activity, and abnormal glucose regulation in pregnancy.
The Fasting and Gestational Glucose Test, 140 Cutoff evaluates both fasting glucose and blood sugar one hour after a 50-gram glucose drink. A result above the 140 mg/dL cutoff identifies women at risk for gestational diabetes who may need follow-up testing. This screening tool highlights maternal carbohydrate metabolism, insulin activity, and abnormal glucose regulation during pregnancy.
The Fructosamine Test measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 weeks by evaluating glycated proteins. Unlike the HbA1c test, which reflects long-term control, this test provides a shorter-term view, making it useful for monitoring recent treatment changes, pregnancy, or conditions affecting red blood cells. Doctors use it to assess diabetes management, adjust medications, and evaluate how well blood sugar is being controlled.
The C-Peptide Test measures C-peptide levels in blood to assess insulin production and pancreatic function. Low levels may indicate type 1 diabetes or reduced insulin production, while high levels may suggest type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or insulinoma. Doctors use this test to differentiate diabetes types, monitor treatment, and evaluate unexplained hypoglycemia. It provides key insight into endocrine, pancreatic, and metabolic health.
The Glucose Test measures blood sugar levels to evaluate energy metabolism and screen for diabetes or prediabetes. Abnormal glucose may indicate hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, or metabolic disorders. Doctors use this test during routine exams, to investigate symptoms like fatigue, excessive thirst, or frequent urination, and to monitor treatment for diabetes. It provides essential insight into how the body regulates blood sugar and overall metabolic health.