glucose tolerance test
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0004307
Term info
database cross reference
- NCIt:C45946
- MedDRA:10018432
- MeSH:D005951
- SNOMEDCT:113076002
definition
A test to determine the ability of an individual to maintain homeostatis 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).
gwas trait
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term editor
Dani Welter