Biochemistry Tests: Introduction, Group of Tests, Description, and Keynotes

Introduction of Biochemistry Tests Biochemistry Tests are the most common clinical laboratory tests used by clinicians to diagnose the pathological conditions of patients. For example, some tests and their clinical significances are as follows- Group of Biochemistry Tests This grouping system has been brought into …

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Glucose Tolerance Test(GTT): Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Glucose Tolerance Test(GTT): Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction of Glucose Tolerance Test The glucose tolerance test (GTT), also known as the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is useful to measure the body’s response to sugar (glucose)and it can be used to screen for type 2 diabetes. More commonly, a modified version of …

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Glucose Challenge Test (GCT): Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Glucose Challenge Test (GCT):Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes

Introduction of Glucose Challenge Test The glucose challenge test (GCT) measures the body’s response to glucose (sugar) and it is tested during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The GCT is done in two steps. Initially drink a glass of …

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