About the GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (2 HOUR)
Diagnose diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.
Sample Required
Blood (venous sample).
Fasting Requirement
Overnight 8–12 hours fasting. Sample at 0 hour (fasting) and at advised intervals after 75 g glucose.
Why is this Test Done?
- Diagnose diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Screening in pregnancy (as advised).
General Reference Range
- Fasting: <100 mg/dL
- 2‑hour: <140 mg/dL normal; 140–199 mg/dL IGT; ≥200 mg/dL diabetes
What Abnormal Results Mean
Elevated 2‑hour values indicate IGT/diabetes; consider HbA1c, FPG, and clinical context.





