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MeSH Heading: Glucose Tolerance Test
Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.124.100.355; E01.370.374.355; E05.200.124.100.355
Unique ID: D005951
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005951
Annotation: NIM
Scope Note: 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).
Entry Term(s): Intravenous Glucose Tolerance; Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test; OGTT; Oral Glucose Tolerance; Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
NLM Classification #: QY 470
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/23

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