Glucose test

It is otherwise called as Blood sugar levels or Fasting blood sugar or FBS

Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an airtight vial or a syringe

You should not eat for 6 hours before the test. A random serum glucose test can be done at any time of the day, but results depend on what you drink or eat before the test, as well as activity.

This test is used to evaluate blood glucose levels. It may be used to diagnose or screen for diabetes and to monitor control in patients who have diabetes. Glucose is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including those in the brain.

Normal Results

Levels up to 100 mg/dL are considered normal.

Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dl are referred to as impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. These levels are considered to be risk factors for type 2 diabetes and its complications.

Note: mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter