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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 …
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 …
Introduction of Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Stain LPCB stands for lactophenol cotton blue and Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Stain is a combination of fixative, staining, and clearing agent. LPCB stain uses both as a mounting fluid and a stain and it is used for staining …