A post-prandial blood test measures the amount of blood glucose 2 hours after a regular/ normal meal. This test is usually done along with fasting blood glucose levels. Glucose is the energy source of the body and if it is not taken up by the cells in the presence of insulin, it stays in the blood for a long time. This test is a good measure of how well the body can handle glucose load and gives a fair idea of the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas.Read more

• To diagnose diabetes mellitus.

• To monitor diabetes treatment

• People who have symptoms of diabetes like increased hunger and thirst, weight changes, increased urination.

• Patients already on diabetic treatment to monitor and adjust medication.

• People with insulin producing tumours who are treated, to keep a check on the illness.

• People with family history of diabetes as routine screening test.

• Pregnant elderly women as a screening test.

• People who are at high risk to develop diabetes (obese, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits)

• Post Prandial (PP) sample is collected 2 hours after a meal

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460