LOINC long common name : Deprecated PhenX measure - fasting plasma glucose for diabetes screening - blood draw;
LOINC description : A bioassay to determine the concentration of plasma glucose after a period of fasting.
According to the American Diabetes Association (2008), the Fasting Plasma Glucose
assay is the preferred method to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes. When compared
to other methods to screen for diabetes, such as the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
and Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, Fasting Plasma Glucose is cheaper, easier
to implement and lower burden to participants.;
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