Test Price
1,800 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Insulin Response to Glucose (5-Hour) Test in UAE | 1800 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل استجابة الأنسولين للجلوكوز (5 ساعات) في الإمارات | 1800 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
الملخص التنفيذي: نضمن دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% عبر تحليل العينات وفق معايير ISO 9001:2015 مع خدمة التوصيل المنزلي المبرّد المعتمد. استشارة إكلينيكية هاتفية بعد النتائج.
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Paid Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain.
- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance in result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview
The Insulin Response to Glucose (5-Hour) Test measures your body’s insulin production after a standard glucose load, offering a comprehensive evaluation of pancreatic beta-cell function and insulin resistance. This extended oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with simultaneous insulin measurements at multiple time points is essential for diagnosing diabetes subtypes, gestational diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in the UAE population.
| Feature | Our Test | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay (Insulin) & Hexokinase (Glucose) – harmonized with DIN traceability | Standard ELISA / GOD-POD methods (lower analytical sensitivity) |
| Turnaround Time | Daily processing with results in 24–48 hours | May take 3–5 days |
| Clinical Utility | Full 5-hour insulin + glucose curves for dynamic assessment | 2-hour OGTT with insulin only at baseline and 120 min |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
Dr. Prabhakar Reddy (DHA License: 61713011), Diabetologist & Endocrinologist, notes: “The 5-hour insulin response test offers a granular view of post-glucose dynamics, enabling precise differentiation between insulin-deficient and insulin-resistant states. However, interpretation must integrate clinical context, symptoms, and concurrent medications. Never alter your treatment without physician guidance.”
Safety & Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusion Criteria: Known gastrointestinal malabsorption (e.g., post-gastrectomy), active infection, acute myocardial infarction, severe hepatic or renal impairment, known fructose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pregnancy allowed only with clear medical indication.
- Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Discuss any medication (corticosteroids, thiazides, beta-blockers) with your physician prior to testing.
- Emergency Red Flags: If severe hypoglycemia symptoms develop during the test (confusion, sweating, palpitations, loss of consciousness), stop the test immediately and seek emergency care. Our phlebotomists are trained to recognize these signs.
Frequently Asked Questions (Patient Guidance)
Q1: What is the purpose of the 5-hour insulin response test?
The 5-hour insulin response test evaluates your pancreatic insulin secretion pattern after a glucose load, helping identify insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, or early-stage diabetes. (Direct snippet: This extended oral glucose tolerance test with insulin measurements at multiple time points reveals dynamic beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity over a five-hour period.)
س: ما الهدف من تحليل استجابة الأنسولين لمدة 5 ساعات؟ ج: يساعد التقييم الديناميكي لإفراز الأنسولين بعد تناول الجلوكوز في تشخيص مقاومة الأنسولين واختلال تحمل السكر ومراحل مبكرة من داء السكري.
Q2: How should I prepare for this test and are there any dietary restrictions?
You must fast overnight (8–12 hours) before the test; only water is permitted, and you should maintain your usual diet for three days prior without altering carbohydrate intake.
س: كيف أستعد لهذا التحليل وهل توجد قيود غذائية؟ ج: يجب الصيام طيلة الليل (8-12 ساعة) ولا يُسمح سوى بشرب الماء، مع الاستمرار على نظامك الغذائي المعتاد لمدة 3 أيام قبل الفحص دون تغيير كمية الكربوهيدرات.
Q3: Is home collection available and what does the price include?
Yes, we offer VIP mobile phlebotomy service across UAE from 8 AM to 11 PM, and the 1800 AED fee covers all timed blood draws, cold-chain transport, laboratory analysis, and a post- telephonic clinical interpretation.
س: هل تتوفر خدمة السحب المنزلي وماذا يشمل السعر؟ ج: نعم، نوفر خدمة سحب الدم المنزلي الفاخرة في جميع أنحاء الإمارات من 8 صباحاً إلى 11 مساءً، وتشمل الرسوم (1800 درهم) كل عمليات سحب الدم المجدولة والنقل المبرّد والتحليل المخبري والاستشارة الهاتفية الإكلينيكية بعد النتائج.
Need help? WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 for insurance verification or scheduling. License: 9834453. ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
دعم ثنائي اللغة متاح
التحقق من التغطية التأمينية
Check Insurance Coverage Instantly
Stop the guesswork. Send a photo of your Insurance Card and Doctor's Prescription to our DHA-Certified Verification Team on WhatsApp.
توقف عن التخمين. أرسل صورة من بطاقة التأمين ووصفة الطبيب إلى فريق التحقق المعتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي عبر الواتساب. احصل على تحديث الحالة في دقائق.
Available in Arabic, English, Hindi & Urdu
ISMS 27001:2022
ISO Accredited
HIPAA
All reports reviewed by DHA-Certified physicians