C-Peptide (1 hr post glucose)
C-Peptide (1 hr post glucose) Test Price in Pakistan | City Care Lab
Checks how your body responds to glucose, usually paired with the fasting C-Peptide test.
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Home sampling available. With online reporting
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C-Peptide (1 hr post glucose)
Sample Type
Blood
Fasting Required
Not required
Home Sampling
Free, all City Care Lab service areas
Report Time
Same day
Price
2500
1
Marker Measured
Same day
Report Turnaround
6
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Overview
About C-Peptide (1 hr post glucose)
This version of the C-Peptide test is taken one hour after a glucose load, showing how your pancreas responds to a sugar challenge rather than just your baseline. It is often used alongside the fasting version for a fuller assessment.
No fasting is required for this specific sample since it is taken after the glucose challenge. Results are available the same day.
What's Included
C-Peptide (Post Glucose)
Measures your insulin response one hour after a glucose load.
Shows how your pancreas responds under stimulation.
How to Prepare
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the glucose load timing.
- This sample is drawn exactly one hour after glucose intake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 1-hour post glucose C-Peptide test show?
It shows how your pancreas responds to a glucose challenge, giving insight beyond just your baseline fasting level.
Do I need to fast before this specific sample?
This sample is taken after a glucose load as part of a testing protocol, so follow your doctor’s specific instructions on timing.
Is this test done with the fasting version?
Yes, it is commonly paired with the fasting C-Peptide test for a fuller assessment of pancreatic function.
Why does timing matter for this test?
The one-hour mark captures peak pancreatic response to the glucose challenge, which is diagnostically useful.
How soon will my report be ready?
Same day.
Is home sample collection available?
This test requires timed collection as part of a challenge protocol, best coordinated with our lab directly.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.
Book This Test
Home sampling available. With online reporting
Price
2500
Full Form
C-Peptide (1 hr post glucose)
Sample Type
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Report Time
Same day
What's Included
- C-Peptide (Post Glucose)