Measures blood sugar after food to understand post-meal glucose handling.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Expected | below 140 mg/dL |
| Prediabetes | 140 - 199 mg/dL |
| Diabetes | 200+ mg/dL |
Meal size, timing and medicines can change post-meal results.
Postprandial Blood Sugar is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (FLUORIDE) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 74 against an MRP of Rs. 90, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour guide | Usually below 140 mg/dL | Common non-diabetes guide after meals. |
| Impaired guide | 140 to 199 mg/dL | May need diabetes-risk follow-up. |
| Diabetes guide | 200 mg/dL or higher | Usually reviewed with symptoms or confirmatory testing. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| After-meal sugar | Checks how glucose responds after food. |
| Diabetes monitoring | Useful for post-meal glucose control. |
| Treatment review | May help adjust diet, medicines or meal planning. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Sleepiness after meals, thirst, frequent urination, fatigue. |
| Risk factors | Diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, family history, high BP. |
| Follow-up users | People with normal fasting but suspected post-meal spikes. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Timing | Usually collected 2 hours after starting or finishing a meal as instructed. |
| Meal note | Follow the lab or doctor instruction for meal timing. |
| Interpretation | Read with fasting glucose and HbA1c. |
Home sample collection for Postprandial Blood Sugar is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.
