Glucose 75
Glucose 75, often referred to simply as "Glucose Tolerance Test Beverage" or a glucose solution, is a diagnostic drink used in pathology labs to perform oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT). This test is crucial for diagnosing gestational diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes by assessing how efficiently the body processes sugar. The beverage typically contains 75 grams of glucose in a flavored, water-based solution designed to be consumed quickly for testing purposes.
Description of Glucose 75
- Standardized Concentration: Contains precisely 75 grams of glucose dissolved in a water-based solution, ensuring dosage accuracy for testing.
- Quickly Absorbed: The simple sugars (glucose) are formulated for rapid absorption in the bloodstream, facilitating an immediate response for testing.
- Flavored: Often flavored to improve palatability and encourage full consumption within the required timeframe, which is critical for accurate testing.
- Ready-to-Drink: Comes in a pre-measured, ready-to-drink form to ensure ease of administration and consistency across different patients and settings.
- Safe for Consumption: Manufactured under strict guidelines to ensure it is safe and free from contaminants which could affect test results.
Use of Glucose 75
- Diagnosis of Diabetes: Used primarily to conduct the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), a critical diagnostic tool for detecting type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
- Monitoring Glucose Metabolism: Helps in assessing the body’s efficiency in metabolizing glucose, providing insight into issues related to insulin resistance or insulin insufficiency.
- Research Tool: Utilized in clinical research studies investigating diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and related disorders.
- Standardized Testing Protocol: Offers a standardized method to ensure consistency in how glucose tolerance tests are performed across different patients, enhancing diagnostic reliability.
- Prenatal Screening: Routinely used in prenatal care to screen pregnant women for gestational diabetes, which can affect both mother and child's health during pregnancy.
Features of Glucose 75
- It is a gold standard for diagnosis for type 2 diabetes
- Used in screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus
- Ideal for glucose tolerance test
- 75 Grams of Oral Dose of Glucose (equivalent to 81 Grams of Dextrose Monohydrate) is recommendation of WHO for adult use
Ordering Information of Glucose 75
| Glucose 75 | |
|---|---|
| Ref No | Key Composition |
| LDG75 | Dextrose Monohydrate 81 grams |
Pack Size: 120 pieces
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