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Glucose Tolerance Test MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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
Glucose Tolerance Test Preferred
Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test Narrower
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Narrower
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