Question 1

1. What is The Fresh Test?

Accepted Answer

The Fresh Test is a natural 50-gram glucose beverage for the screening of gestational diabetes mellitus. It is made with three simple ingredients – Non-GMO Glucose, Crystalized Lemon, and Organic Mint. The product is non-GMO, gluten free and void of artificial flavors, artificial dyes and unnecessary preservatives. Nearly 100% of women enjoy the taste, greatly improving your patient's experience.

The Fresh Test is FDA Registered as a standard 50-gram glucose beverage, and it is laboratory tested to be exactly equivalent to traditional glucola. The Fresh Test is meant to be mixed with 10 ounces of water and consumed one hour prior to a plasma glucose test.

This product is to be used in the same manner as traditional 50-gram glucose beverages. For additional information, please consult your healthcare provider or the American Diabetes Association.

If providers or laboratories have questions, please direct them to www.thefreshtest.com or info@thefreshtest.com.

Question 2

2. What locations offer The Fresh Test?

Accepted Answer

What locations offer The Fresh Test?As an FDA Registered product, The Fresh Test is offered throughout the United States.  Your provider or laboratory might already stock this natural option. If not, you can order here or visit one of these locations. Labcorp Patients  Online orders fulfilled by The Fresh Test. More information at Labcorp's Testing While Expecting.  https://womenshealth.labcorp.com/testing-while-expectingAlabamaAurora Midwifery, 2216 Hawksbury Lane, Hoover, AL 35226. aurorabhm.comHarvest Midwifery, Harvest, AL 35749. harvestmidwifery.comThe Women's Village of Mobile OB-GYN & Midwifery Care, 3715 Dauphin Street, Suite 4 A, Mobile, Alabama 36608. thewomensvillageofmobile.comWomen 4 Women OBGYN, 320 Pelham Avenue, SW, Suite 301, Huntsville, AL 35801. women4womenhsv.comAlaska       Midwifery and Women's Health Care, 3730 Rhone Circle, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99508. mwhcanchorage.comArizona       Emergence Midwifery + Wellness, Gilbert, AZ 85296. emergencemidwifery.com Agape Blooming, 918 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281. agapeblooming.com Glow Midwifery, 3530 S Val Vista Dr #A111, Gilbert, AZ 85297. glowmw.com Karin Braun Balance Midwifery & Women's Health, 875 N Greenfield Road, Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85234. gilbertfamilybirthcenter.com CaliforniaA Family Affair Birth Center, 15644 Pomerado Road,  Suite 306, Poway, CA 92064. afamilyaffairbirthcenter.comAA Midwifery, 5535 Walnut Ave, Chino, CA 91710. aamidwiferycenter.comAlumbra Midwifery, Paramount, CA 90723. alumbramidwifery.comBirth Waves Midwifery, 3830 Valley Centre Drive #705246, San Diego, CA 92130. birthwavesmidwifery.comCalifornia Birth Center, 6940 Destiny Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677. calbirthcenter.comCircle City Midwifery & Women's Health Services, 1353 Old Temescal Road, Suite 103, Corona, CA 92881. beachcitiesmidwifery.comEast Bay Midwives, 902 Stannage Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. eastbaymidwives.comHome Birth Service of L.A. 13743 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. homebirthservice.comKinship Midwifery, 2146 Parker Street, Suite A2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93420. KinshipMidwifery.comKinship Midwifery, 201 East Main Street, Unit F, Santa Maria, CA 93420. KinshipMidwifery.comLong Beach Birth Center, 1224 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807. Lotus Moon Birth, 23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 101, Calabasas, CA 91302. lotusmoonbirth.comMariposa Birth Center, 830 Zion Street, Nevada City, CA 95959. mariposabirth.comMonterey Birth & Wellness Center, 4 Harris Court, Suite A, Monterey, CA 93940. montereybirthcenter.comMidtown Nurse Midwives, 2025 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. sacramentomnm.comMidwife Courtney. 4070 Goldfinch St. San Diego, CA 92103. midwifecourtney.comThe Fresh Test, Los Angeles, CA 90066. info@thefreshtest.comRodeo Drive Women's Health Center, 421 N Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. rdwhc.comSacred Body Midwifery, San Francisco, CA 94114. sacredbodymidwifery.comSan Diego County Midwives 1564 Pomerado Road, Suite 302, Poway, CA 92064. sandiegocountymidwives.comWild Harmony Wellness, 3633 Camino Del Rio South Suite 206, San Diego, CA 92108. vickii@homebirthmidwife.comColoradoNew Leaf Midwifery, 2530 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211. newleafmidwifery.comReconnect Chiropractic2903 Aspen Drive, Suite E, Loveland, CO 8053. reconnectchiro.comSouthwest Midwives, 1 Mercado Street Suite 145, Durango, CO 81301. southwestmidwives.comConnecticut Magnolia Midwifery LLC, Simsbury, CT. magnoliamidwifery.comWoman's Choice Perinatal Services, 44 Waterbury Road, Suite 2D, Prospect, CT 06712. womanschoiceperinatal.com FloridaBreath of Life Women's Health & Birth Center, 1900 E. Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33771. breathoflife.ccFull Circle Midwifery, 125 W Plymouth Ave. Suite B, Deland, FL 32720. fcmidwifery.comNatural Design Midwifery, 1132 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32809. naturaldesignmidwifery.comSacred Birth Midwifery, Inc, 2020 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. sacredbirthfl.comStand & Deliver Family Birth Center, 1302 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32503. standanddelivermidwifery.comSunshine Midwife, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. midwifeconstance.comGeorgiaAtlanta Birth Center, 1 Baltimore Place NW, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA 30308. atlantabirthcenter.orgBirth by Grace Midwifery, 130 Howell Road, Tyrone, GA 30290. birthbygracemidwifery.comIdahoNew Moon Midwives. 412 E 41st St., Suite 2, Garden City, ID 83714. www.newmoonmidwives.comIllinoisBirth Center of Chicago, 3832 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL. 60613. birthcenterofchicago.comChicago Nurse Midwife LLC, 7228 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649. chicagonursemidwife.comChildbirth The Way Nature Intended, Inc, 305 S. Granada Blvd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046. yourbirth.comThe Birth Center of Bloomington-Normal, 6 Westport Court, Bloomington, IL 61704. birthcenterbn.comHome Sweet Home Birth, 108 NW Main Street, Hopedale, IL 61747.  homesweethomebirthil.comIndianaSacred Journey Midwifery, 111 West Washington Street, Goshen, IN 46526.sacredjourneycnm.comSacred Roots Birth & Wellness Center. 6620 Parkdale Place Suite K, Indianapolis, IN 46254. sacredrootsmidwifery.comKansasWichita Birth Assistance, 105 S. Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002.  wichitabirths.com LouisianaBaby Catcher Birth Center, 510 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506. babycatcherbirthcenter.comThe Natural BirthHouse, 803 S. Morgan Ave Broussard, LA 7051. naturalbirthhouse.comMaineIn The Nest Midwifery, 183 Park Row 2C, Brunswick, ME 04011. inthenestmidwifery.comSaco River Midwifery, 439 Main Street Saco suite 203, Saco, ME 61747. sacorivermidwifery.comMarylandAglow Midwifery, Middletown, MD. aglowmidwifery.comMother.Sister.Friend. Doula Services, LLC, Owings Mills, MD 21117. msfdoula.comShifrah's Sisters Holistic Birth Services, Myersville, MD 21773. shifrahssisters.com MassachusettsAlternativeGlucoseMA.com AlternativeGlucoseMA@gmail.comCircle of Life Midwifery & Holistic Family Health, 830 East Road, Clarksburg, MA 01247. circleoflifesite.comMichigan Newaygo Natural Beginnings, 5400 E 44th Street, Newaygo, MI 49337. newaygo-natural-beginnings.siteSandy's Birthworks Women's Wellness, Detroit, MI. Sandysbirthworks.comMinnesotaNew Birth Midwifery, 300 E. Frontage Rd, Waconia, MN 5538. newbirthmidwifery.comWildflower Midwifery, 25998 142nd Street NW, Zimmerman, MN 55398. Wildflowermidwiferycare.comNevadaWell Rounded Momma, 6290 S Pecos Road, #400, Las Vegas, NV 89120. wellroundedmomma.comNew HampshireBirth Cottage of Milford, 4 Prospect Street, Milford, NH 03055. birthcottage.comBirth Cottage of Salem, 141 Main Street #1, Salem, NH 03079. birthcottage.comCall The Midwife, LLC,  10 Northern Blvd Suite 14, Amherst, NH 03031. callthemidwifeNH.comNew JerseyThe Essential Market,  57 U.S. 46 Suite #300, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 & 250 A Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940. theessentialmarket.comNew YorkGaia Midwives, 24 Bellemeade Ave, Suite 201, Smithtown, NY 11787. gaiamidwives.comGrace 4D Ultrasound Studio, 53 Route 17-K, Newburgh, NY 12550. graceultrasoundstudio.comIndian Creek Midwifery & Birth Center, 132 Indian Creek Rd.Ithaca, NY 14850. indiancreekbirthcenter.comNevadaBaby's 1st Day, 820 Rancho Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89106. babys1stday.comBattle Born Chiropractic, 6490 South McCarran Blvd. Building D1, Suite 28, Reno, NV 89509. battlebornchiropractic.comReno Nevada Doula, 475 Hill Street, Suite 10, Reno, NV 89501. renodoula.comSerenity Birth Center & Women's Care, 332 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107. serenitybirthcenter.comNew MexicoVida Midwifery, 255 W Hadley, Ave #1, Las Cruces, NM 88005. vidamidwifery.comNew YorkOula, 109 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. oulahealth.comWellness and Brith Center, 121 Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676. midwifesunday.comNorth CarolinaCity of Oaks Midwifery, 4414 Lake Boone Trail Suite 311, Raleigh, NC 27607. cityofoaksmidwifery.comTriangle Physicians for Women, 600 New Waverly Place, Suite 310, Cary, NC 27518. TP4W.comNorth DakotaMaximized Chiropractic, 1680 E Capitol Ave Suite A, Bismarck, ND 58501. maximizedchiro.comOklahoma Aspen Women's Center 13900 Quailbrook Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. aspenwomenscenterokc.com OregonMcKenzie Midwives & Lactation Services, 960 North 16th Street, Suite 104, Springfield, OR  97477. mckenziemidwives.comPennsylvaniaBeautiful Beginnings Home Birth, 3385 Aquetong Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. BeautifulBeginningsHomebirth.comBellissiMama, Bainbridge, PA 17502. bellissimamadoula.comSouth CarolinaBirthRight Midwifery, 880 S Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC, 29607. birthrightmidwife.comCharleston Birth Place, 1300 Hospital Drive Suite, 270, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. charlestonbirthplace.comHatched Midwife, 319 Garlington Road #D12, Greenville, SC 29615. hatchedathome.comTennesseeHaven Birth and Wellness, 574 Franklin Rd. Suite 215, Franklin, TN 37069. havenbirthandwellness.comNova Birth Services, 5045 Old Hickory Blvd Suite 203, Hermitage, TN 37076. mynovabirth.comWild Fig Birth LLC, 5331 Mount View Rd., #104, Antioch, TN 37013. wildfigbirth.comTexasAll About Babies Argyle Birth Center, 305 E FM 1830, Argyle, TX 76226.   AllAboutBabies.NetAllen Midwifery & Family Wellness, 406 W Main Street, Allen, TX 75013. allenmidwifery.comAustin Area Birthing Center, 4100 Duval Road 2-101, Austin, TX 78759. austinabc.comAustin Area Birthing Center, 2500 W William Cannon #503, Austin, TX 78745. austinabc.comAttuned Midwifery Services,                                  2829 Montana Ave., Suite 206, El Paso, TX 79903. attunedmidwifery.com Bear Together: Holistic Birth Services, Taylor, TX. beartogether.com Birth Bliss Midwifery, 10724 Merrick Run San Antonio, TX. 78254. BirthBlissMidwifery.com Birth & Wellness Center of Arlington, 1001 W Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76012. birthandwellnesscenter.comBirthPointe, 580 Decker Dr., Suite 105, Irving, TX 75062. birthpointe.comBirth Experience Midwifery Care, 316 Towne Vue Drive, Castle Hills, TX 78213. birthexperiencemidwives.comFlourish Birth & Wellness Center, 4061 Kirkpatrick Lane Suite 110, Flower Mound, TX 75028. flourishbirthcenter.comGrapevine Birthing Center, 409 W. Wall Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. grapevinebirthingcenter.comHome Birth Honey, 6700 Menchaca Road #14-D, Austin, TX 78745. homebirthhoney.comJoyful Beginnings Birth Care, 712 N Houston Ave B, New Braunfels, TX 78130. joyful-beginnings.comKueo Birth Center, PLLC, 2802 S. FM-51 (B), Decatur, TX 76234. Kbirth.com Lunaria Birth & Wellness, 815 N Main Street, Belton, TX 76513. lunariabirthandwellness.comMoxie Midwifery, 4411 Old Bullard Road, Tyler, TX 75703. moxiemidwifery.comOrigins Birth and Wellness Collective, 10345 Alta Vista Road Fort Worth, TX 76244. originsbirth.comOrigins Birth and Wellness Dallas, 3102 Swiss Avenue Dallas, TX 75204. originsbirthdallas.comNorth Texas Midwifery, 4428 Main Street Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75226. northtexasmidwifery.comSweet Embrace Midwifery Care, 1213 ES 11th Street Suite D, Abilene, TX 7960. sweetembracebirth.com/The Vine Family Chiropractic, 230 N Park Blvd., Suite 104, Grapevine, TX 76051. thevinechiro.comUtahInnate Midwifery, 4359 S Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84124. midwifeutah.comUtah Birth Center, 5089 S 900 E Suite 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84117. utahbirthcenter.comVirginiaBrookhaven Natural Birth Center, 1461 Brookhaven Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. brookhavenbirth.comCharlottesville Midwifery, Charlottesville, VA 22901. cvillemidwifery.comPineapple Babies Birth Services, 4524 Wishart Rd. Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. pineapplebabies.comPremier Birth Center, 125 Premier Place, Winchester, VA 22602. premierbirth.comPremier Birth Center, 4200A Technology Court, Chantilly, VA 20151. premierbirth.comWashingtonAuthentic Birth Center-Wellness Collective, 530 N. 108th Place, Suite 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. authenticbirthcenter.comColumbia Birth Center, 948 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA 99352. columbiabirthcenter.comCommunity Birth Center, 3663 College St SE Suite C, Lacey WA 98503. community-birthcenter.comGenerations Midwifery Services, 3663 College St. SE Suite A, Lacey, WA 98503. generationsmidwiferyservices.comLittle Blessings Birth Services, 3405 W Nob Hill Blvd Suite A, Yakima, WA 98902. blessingsbirthservices.com Natural Beginnings Midwifery Care, 5302 104th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98446. naturalbeginningsmc.comQuilted Health, 4707 South Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98409. quiltedhealth.comSomething Beautiful Midwifery, Auburn, WA 9807. sbmidwiferycare.comBirth Supply StoresIn His Hands. inhishands.com

Question 3

3. What ingredients are in The Fresh Test products?

Accepted Answer

The Fresh Test, 50-gram powder contains Non-GMO Glucose, Crystalized Lemon and Organic Mint. Please note, due to the dark color of the dried mint, it is noticeable within the powder. If you notice specks in the powder it is completely normal and to be expected! Our product has been tested to contain exactly 50-grams of glucose. It has negligible amounts of fiber, protein, sucrose, fructose, fat, etc.

The Fresh Test team and third parties have done rigorous clinical and laboratory testing to ensure equivalency - while also keeping our products as natural, organic, and delicious as possible.

Question 4

4. When would I drink The Fresh Test product?

Accepted Answer

The American Diabetes Association suggests that a Glucose Load Test be performed at 24 – 28 weeks of gestation in women not previously diagnosed with diabetes.

When conducting the two-step approach, the 50-gram glucose beverage should be consumed within 5 minutes. A plasma glucose measurement is then be performed at 1-hour. This test is performed at your laboratory or physician's office. Consult with your healthcare provider for more details. Please note, the 50-gram, 75-gram & 100-gram glucose tests have different requirements.

Question 5

5. How do I know if I need the 50-gram, 75-gram or 100-gram?

Accepted Answer

It’s important to ask your provider if you’ll be taking the 50-gram glucose load test  (commonly known as the 1-hour test) or the 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test (commonly known as the 2-hour confirmatory test). The requirement varies  between offices.  Here are general guidelines as published in the American Diabetes Association's 2022 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Journal. If you’re taking the 50-gram glucose load test, the ADA suggests that this is a non-fasting test. You will be asked to consume a 50-gram glucose beverage (within 5 minutes) 1-hour prior to a plasma blood glucose draw.  This will be performed at a laboratory or at your OBGYN’s office.  If the plasma glucose value exceeds a specific threshold you will then be scheduled for a 100-gram oral glucose tolerance test. If you failed the 50-gram test and are required to do the 100-gram 3-hour glucose tolerance test, the ADA suggests a fasting plasma glucose measurement prior to consuming the beverage. Per your provider and laboratory instruction, subsequent glucose measurements will be taken at the 1-hour and 2-hour mark. If you’re taking the 75-gram oral glucose tolerance test, the ADA suggests that this is a fasting test. First, your plasma glucose will be measured.  Then you will be asked to consume a 75-gram glucose beverage (within 5 minutes).  Your plasma blood glucose will be measured again at 1-hour and 2-hour.

Question 6

6. How will The Fresh Test be shipped to me? When does The Fresh Test expire?

Accepted Answer

Fresh Test, LLC realizes that you may need your product quickly, to meet the timeline of your glucose screening test. We do our best to get product out within a day. To help you rest easy, if the product does not arrive in time you might be able to reschedule the date of your test or you’re welcome to email Cailee@thefreshtest.com for assistance with a return.The Fresh Test, 50-gram powder has a shelf life of 1.5 years.  For storage, avoid exposure to heat. Color variation may occur due to the natural flavorings (crystalized lemon and organic mint).The Fresh Test, 50-gram beverage has an average six month shelf life and must remain refrigerated (this product has had manufacturing delays due to Covid, however we expect this option to be back in stock in the fall).The Fresh Test is not responsible for lost or stolen product, product left out for extended periods of time, carrier weather or unrelated delays. Additionally, The Fresh Test cannot be held responsible for damaged or compromised product due to incorrect addresses or unopened shipments.

Question 7

7. How much does The Fresh Test cost?

Accepted Answer

The Fresh Test has gone through significant research and development to ensure precise equivalency to standard 50-gram glucose beverages. This R&D along with quality ingredient sourcing is reflected in the price.

Please refer to the Products page of this website. Discounts are posted for bulk orders of ten or more, intended for healthcare professionals, such as obstetricians, endocrinologists, laboratories, and wellness stores.

Additional discounts are available for LabCorp customers and providers. Please visit Labcorp's Testing While Expecting & Partners in Pregnancy for more information.

Question 8

8. Does Insurance cover the purchase of The Fresh Test?

Accepted Answer

Typically The Fresh Test™ is an out-of-pocket expense.  Glucose Beverages are historically purchased by laboratories being that it is a part of a global CPT code, inclusive of both the plasma blood draw(s) and glucose beverage(s). However, for women needing a more natural, additive-free, and palatable glucose beverage, The Fresh Test is an extra expense.  However, we have good news! For those with HSA accounts, The Fresh Test™ is now approved to be purchased via HSA Cards. You can either use your FSA/HSA debit card when checking out on our site, or use the itemized receipt (which will be in your inbox after you make a purchase). If you have any questions or specific requests regarding this, please email Cailee@thefreshtest.com.

Question 9

9. Why would someone choose The Fresh Test over a traditional 50-gram drink?

Accepted Answer

Women are becoming increasingly health conscious, especially during pregnancy. Consumers frequently request a natural glucose option to have a better screening experience. A common misconception is that The Fresh Test™ is an alternative glucose test. This is a misconception, as The Fresh Test™ is a validated and FDA-registered equivalent glucose beverage in relation to traditional glucola. The only difference is that The Fresh Test™ has none of the additives in the traditional glucose drink.

This has long been sought after due to the taste of traditional glucose beverages and unnecessary ingredients such as conventional GMO corn, Brominated vegetable oil, Red Dye #40, BHA, BPA, Sodium Benzoates, etc.

The majority of traditional glucolas were developed in the 1960s, and our team felt it was time for a more natural option. As health-conscious individuals, please do your homework on the aforementioned ingredients. Please visit our Nutrition Factspage for more information.

Question 10

10.  Is this FDA approved as an equivalent option?

Accepted Answer

FDA registered as an equivalent glucose load test beverage, The Fresh Test adheres to extensive testing and quality control with the help of partners SK Laboratories and Exact Scientific.  Fresh Test, LLC ensures products are equivalent to current brands; with the same active ingredients and safe inactive ingredients. Laboratory testing and certificates of analysis available upon request.

Question 11

11. What are the Instructions For Use?

Accepted Answer

The Fresh Test's IFU is printed on each packet and follows the same guidelines as traditional 50-gram glucose beverages. For ease of use, mix The Fresh Test packet with 10 ounces of cold water at home. Consume the glucose beverage one hour before a plasma blood glucose draw.

50G GLUCOSE LOAD TEST BEVERAGE. For oral consumption only. Use as directed by a physician. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: For use in the Glucose Load Test. Mix complete contents of packet with 10 ounces of water and use immediately. INDICATIONS & USAGE: For use in detection of (or screening for) glucose intolerance in the evaluation of diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes mellitus when used with the glucose load test. DOSAGE AND ADMINISRATION: Consult a physician for details. This product is meant to be mixed with 10 oz of water and consumed an hour prior to a plasma blood glucose sample. For additional information refer to the American Diabetes Association.

Question 12

12. If my provider hasn’t heard of The Fresh Test, what information should I share with them?

Accepted Answer

Fortunately, The Fresh Test™ is stocked throughout the country and many providers are familiar with the product. Keep in mind, this product is not an unstudied alternative, but rather an exactly equivalent product void of additives. We’ve found it’s best to share the information in two ways. 1. Please email info@thefreshtest.com your providers email address so that we can provide them with product information, validation studies, white paper and certificate of analysis.  Our team hopes to empower mamas through education and natural options. If you feel you need more assistance, do not hesitate to reach out and we’ll walk you through everything.

Question 13

13. What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

If for some reason our product is not okayed by your provider, you are welcome to send it back for a refund. Returns will be subject to a $4.50 return shipping fee, which will be deducted from your refund. Outbound shipping fees from the original order are not refundable.Please email cailee@thefreshtest.com for assistance with a return label.