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When is the blood sample taken for glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
Before and after drinking a glucose solution
What is the purpose of glucose tolerance testing during pregnancy?
To assess glucose levels before and after a glucose drink
At what stage of pregnancy is glucose tolerance testing typically performed?
24-28 weeks gestation
This quiz covers the procedure for glucose tolerance test in pregnancy, which involves taking a fasting blood sample, consuming a glucose drink, and then undergoing a blood test after 2 hours to measure plasma glucose levels at 24-28 weeks gestation.
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