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Extended 5-Hour Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) in UAE | 150 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل تحمل الجلوكوز الممتد لمدة 5 ساعات (OGTT) في الإمارات | 150 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
الفحص الموسع لتحمل الجلوكوز لمدة 5 ساعات معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي. Diagnostic Sensitivity: 99.9% via ISO 9001:2015 Certified Hexokinase Method (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139). Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection (8 AM–11 PM) with ISO‑Certified Cold‑Chain transport for plasma and timed urine specimens. Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post‑test interpretation by a DHA‑licensed physician. Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview
The Extended 5‑Hour Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) precisely evaluates how your body metabolizes glucose over an extended period, helping detect diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and gestational diabetes with greater diagnostic depth than the standard 2‑hour test. يوفر هذا التحليل الموسع لتحمل الجلوكوز تقييماً شاملاً لعملية الأيض على مدى 5 ساعات، مما يعزز دقة الكشف عن مختلف اضطرابات السكري.
| Feature | Our Extended 5‑Hour OGTT | Standard 2‑Hour OGTT |
|---|---|---|
| Precision / Methodology | Hexokinase (enzymatic UV) on automated analyzers; timed urine chemistry & physical examination | Often single-point plasma glucose or 2-hour only |
| Sampling Depth | 9 timed plasma & urine specimens (0h through 5h) capturing delayed hypoglycemia & rebound patterns | Typically fasting, 1h, 2h plasma only |
| Turnaround Speed | Daily reporting (results < 24h) | Often next day or longer |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
Dr. Prabhakar Reddy (DHA License: 61713011) advises: “The Extended 5‑Hour OGTT is a vital tool to unmask subtle post‑prandial dysglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia that standard tests often miss. Please share all medications, recent illnesses, and fasting compliance to ensure accurate clinical correlation. Never self‑diagnose based solely on numerical results.”
⚠ Medication & Safety Warning
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication (insulin, metformin, steroids, etc.) without explicit instruction from your ordering physician. Abrupt changes can provoke severe hyper‑ or hypoglycemia.
Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- Known severe hepatic or renal impairment – clearance may be dangerously altered.
- Acute infection or fever (temperature ≥38°C) – stress hyperglycemia invalidates results.
- Pre‑existing diagnosed diabetes with unstable blood glucose or recent ketoacidosis.
- Pregnancy when oral glucose load may be contraindicated (follow OB‑GYN advice).
- Symptoms of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (severe thirst, confusion, rapid breathing) – seek emergency care immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (Clinical Guidance)
1. How should I prepare for the Extended 5‑Hour Glucose Tolerance Test?
You must fast overnight (at least 8–12 hours, water only), avoid smoking and vigorous exercise for 12 hours prior. يجب الصيام طوال الليل (8-12 ساعة) مع شرب الماء فقط، وتجنب التدخين والتمارين الشاقة قبل الفحص.
2. Why are both blood and urine samples collected at multiple times?
This combination captures dynamic glucose renal spillage and hormonal counter‑regulation, offering a complete metabolic profile not visible from a single blood draw. يوفر جمع عينات الدم والبول المتزامنة صورة متكاملة عن تنظيم السكر واستجابة الكلى وهرمونات التكيّف.
3. Can I take my routine medications or supplements before the test?
Only those explicitly approved by your doctor; many drugs (corticosteroids, beta‑blockers, thiazides) alter glucose curves and must be temporarily withheld under medical supervision. لا تتناول أي أدوية أو مكملات دون استشارة طبيبك؛ فقد تؤثر على النتائج وتحتاج لإيقافها تحت إشراف طبي.
Pre‑ Instructions & Specimen Collection
Overnight fasting is mandatory. Avoid the following for 48 hours: oral hypoglycemics, insulin secretagogues, systemic corticosteroids, loop diuretics, beta‑blockers, and high‑dose salicylates (unless otherwise directed). Collection requires a fasting baseline plasma (2 mL in Grey‑Top Sodium Fluoride tube) and a corresponding 10 mL urine aliquot. After glucose ingestion (82.5 g glucose monohydrate in adults, or 1.92 g/kg in children), additional plasma and urine samples are drawn at 30 min, 1 h, 1.5 h, 2 h, 2.5 h, 3 h, 4 h, and 5 h. All tubes and vials must be labelled with draw time and patient ID. Samples are transported refrigerated or frozen.
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