Glucose Tolerance Test

Synonyms

Glucose Tolerance Tests

Glucose Tolerance, Oral

Intravenous Glucose Tolerance

Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test

OGTT

Oral Glucose Tolerance

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

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).