3. GDM & GTT
1. Ensure overnight fasting for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours and
2. Do not take anything in the morning. (coffee, tea or breakfast)
3. Patient should stay in lab during the 2 to 3 hours period of the test.
4. Give fasting blood sample (o hours)
5. Administer 83 gms of Glucose (monohydrates) dissolved in 250ml of water.
6. Give blood samples at the end of 1 hr, 2 hrs, and 3hrs for GDM
7. Give blood samples at the end of ยฝ hr, 1hr, 1- ยฝ hr and 2 hrs for GTT
Special Instructions :
1. Do not take any type of alcohol and anti-depression drugs.
2. If you are using any of these please consult your doctor before the test.
3. Please provide drug history at time of GTT.
Patient Instruction slip
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4. Fasting Plasma Glucose
๏ถCome with empty stomach in the morning after overnight fast 8 to 12 hours.
๏ถDo not take any beverages (coffee, tea, milk) in the morning, you are allowed to take water.
๏ถDo not eat morning breakfast.
๏ถFast for at least 8 hours before coming for the test.
๏ถIf you are known diabetic, it is advisable to follow the physician instructions.
Patient Instruction slip
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6. Patient Instruction slip
Instruction for Lipid Profile Test
๏ถEnsure patient has fasted over night for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours and
๏ถhas not taken anything in the morning. (coffee, tea or breakfast).
๏ถDo not take Alcohol for atleast 24 hrs prior to testing.
๏ถAvoid fatty meal for 48 hrs prior to testing.
๏ถDo not do lipid profile testing during acute illness like fever, jaundice or mycocardial infection.
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