Fasting & Postprandial Blood Glucose — Tanger
Biochemistry | International Laboratory
What is this test?
Blood glucose measures the sugar (glucose) level in your blood. Fasting glucose is taken after 8-12 hours without eating, while postprandial glucose is measured 2 hours after a meal. This test is essential for diabetes screening and monitoring.
Why get this test?
Diabetes screening is recommended from age 45 or earlier if risk factors are present (overweight, family history). Regular monitoring helps adjust treatment and prevent complications.
Result turnaround time
Results in 2 to 4 hours
Location
Avenue Moulay Rachid, Tanger 90000, Morocco
Similar analyses
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Unlike fasting glucose which prov…
Complete Lipid Panel
The lipid panel measures different fats in your blood: total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL (good …
Complete Liver Panel
The liver panel evaluates liver health by measuring liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT), alkaline phospha…
Kidney Function Panel
The kidney panel measures urea, creatinine and uric acid to evaluate kidney function. The glomerula…
Blood Electrolyte Panel
The electrolyte panel measures key blood electrolytes: sodium (Na), potassium (K), chloride (Cl), c…
Iron Panel
The iron panel evaluates iron stores in the body: serum iron, ferritin and iron binding capacity. I…