Lab test

Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS)

Also known as: Postprandial plasma glucose concentration, Sugar PP, 2-hour postprandial

Key Aspects of PPBS What is it? It measures the sugar (glucose) concentration in the blood after consuming food. When is it done? Exactly 2 hours after a meal begins (or 2 hours after finishing), as blood sugar usually…

Sample: Fluoride Plasma
Preparation: No fasting needed
Report in: 12 hours
Collection: At your home

About this test

Key Aspects of PPBS

What is it? It measures the sugar (glucose) concentration in the blood after consuming food.
When is it done? Exactly 2 hours after a meal begins (or 2 hours after finishing), as blood sugar usually peaks around this time.
Purpose: Primarily to diagnose diabetes mellitus, prediabetes, or manage existing diabetes.
Mechanism: It assesses how effectively your body, through insulin secretion, manages sugar absorption.

Preparations and Procedure

1. Meal: Consume a normal meal or a standardized meal with 50-75g of carbohydrates.

2. Timing: Start the timer from the first bite.

3. Blood Sample: Venous blood is drawn, or a finger prick test is done exactly 2 hours later.

4. No Fasting: No fasting is required before this test.

Factors Influencing PPBS Levels

Food Type: High-carbohydrate meals cause higher spikes.
Physical Activity: Exercise generally reduces post-meal glucose.
Medications: Anti-diabetic medications can lower results.
Stress/Illness: These can cause temporary spikes.
Meal Intake: Delaying the test or eating a non-carbohydrate meal can lead to misleadingly low results.

Preparation

No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS) cost in Hyderabad?

Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS) costs ₹149 on Aish Health in Hyderabad. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS)?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS) report?

The expected report time is 12 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Blood Glucose Post prandial (PPBS)?

Fluoride Plasma sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

₹149