Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
About Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months: • Long-term Glucose: Shows average blood sugar over time • Diabetes Control: Indicates how well diabetes is managed • Early Detection: Helps identify pre-diabetes • Treatment Monitoring: Guides diabetes medication adjustments • Risk Assessment: Evaluates complications risk This test is particularly valuable because it provides a longer-term view of blood sugar control, unlike daily glucose measurements.
Test Info
Preparation & Details
Fasting Required
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Home Collection
Free sample collection at your doorstep
Digital Reports
Available via email and mobile app
Free Consultation
Post-report doctor consultation included
Fasting
Required
Reports Within
24 Hours
Sample Type
Blood
About This Test
Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) test measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months: • Long-term Glucose: Shows average blood sugar over time • Diabetes Control: Indicates how well diabetes is managed • Early Detection: Helps identify pre-diabetes • Treatment Monitoring: Guides diabetes medication adjustments • Risk Assessment: Evaluates complications risk This test is particularly valuable because it provides a longer-term view of blood sugar control, unlike daily glucose measurements.
Why is this test important?
HbA1c testing is essential for several reasons: 1. Diabetes Management • Long-term blood sugar monitoring • Treatment effectiveness evaluation • Medication adjustment guidance • Lifestyle impact assessment 2. Diagnostic Purpose • Diabetes screening • Pre-diabetes identification • Risk assessment • Prevention planning 3. Complication Prevention • Cardiovascular risk assessment • Kidney damage prevention • Eye problem screening • Nerve damage monitoring
Preparation
Test Preparation Guidelines: • No fasting required • No dietary restrictions • Continue regular medications • Inform your healthcare provider about: - Recent illnesses - Current medications - Recent blood transfusions - Any blood disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the HbA1c percentage mean?
HbA1c results interpretation: • Normal: Below 5.7% • Pre-diabetes: 5.7% to 6.4% • Diabetes: 6.5% or higher • Target for managed diabetes: Below 7%
How often should I get HbA1c tested?
Testing frequency recommendations: • Non-diabetic: Every 3 years • Pre-diabetes: Yearly • Managed diabetes: Every 3-6 months • Uncontrolled diabetes: Every 3 months
Can anything affect HbA1c results?
Several factors can influence results: • Recent blood transfusion • Certain blood disorders • Iron deficiency anemia • Some medications • Pregnancy
What's the difference between HbA1c and blood glucose tests?
Key differences: • HbA1c: Shows 2-3 month average • Blood glucose: Shows current level • HbA1c: No fasting needed • Blood glucose: May require fasting
