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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. glucose tolerance tests
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. glucose tolerance tests
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. diagnostic techniques
  5. glucose tolerance tests

Preferred term

glucose tolerance tests

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain homeostasis of blood glucose. It includes measuring blood glucose levels in a fasting state, and at prescribed intervals before and after oral glucose intake (75 or 100 g) or intravenous infusion (0.5 g/kg).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • intravenous glucose-tolerance test
  • oral glucose tolerance test

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/229208

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