Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required.(Fasting is not required).
Your tests will be conducted in one of our partner labs to ensure highest accuracy of your reports.
What Is an Hemoglobin A1c (Hba1c) Test?
A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past two to three months.
Glucose is a type of sugar in your blood that comes from the foods you eat. Your cells use glucose for energy. A hormone called insulin helps glucose get into your cells. If you have diabetes your body doesn't make enough insulin, or your cells don't use it well. As a result, glucose can't get into your cells, so your blood sugar levels increase.
Glucose in your blood sticks to hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells. As your blood glucose levels increase, more of your hemoglobin will be coated with glucose. An A1C test measures the percentage of your red blood cells that have glucose-coated hemoglobin.
An A1C test can show your average glucose level for the past three months because:
High A1C levels are a sign of high blood glucose from diabetes. Diabetes can cause serious health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage. But with treatment and lifestyle changes, you can control your blood glucose levels.
What Is It Used For?
An A1C test may be used to screen for or diagnose:
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, an A1C test can help monitor your condition and check how well you've been able to control your blood sugar levels.
Why Do I Need An Hba1c Test?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends A1C testing for diabetes and prediabetes if:
You are over age 45:
You are under 45 and are more likely to develop diabetes because you:
Have prediabetes.
Are overweight or have obesity?
Have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes.
Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels.
Have heart disease or have had a stroke.
Are physically active less than 3 times a week.
Have had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or given birth to a baby over 9 pounds.
Are African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, or an Alaska Native person? Some Pacific Islander and Asian American people also have a higher risk of developing diabetes.
Have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
You may also need an A1C test if you have symptoms of diabetes, such as:
What Do The Results Mean?
A1C results tell you what percentage of your hemoglobin is coated with glucose. The percent ranges are just a guide to what is normal. What's normal for you depends on your health, age, and other factors. Ask your provider what A1C percentage is healthy for you.
To diagnose diabetes or prediabetes, the percentages commonly used are:
Providers often use more than one test to diagnose diabetes. So, if your test result was higher than normal, you may have another A1C test or a different type of diabetes test, usually either a fasting blood glucose test or an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Ante Natel Profile -Elisa With TFT test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Ante Natel Profile-Rapid With TSH test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE - B.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE - C.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE A-1.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE A-2.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE A-3.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM HEALTH PACKAGE-1.3.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this AROGYAM MINI HEALTH CHECKUP.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Back Pain Profile-Package test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Basic Hormone Screening (Female)
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required)
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Bone Profile Advanced-Package test.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Cardiac Risk Markers(5) test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this DIABETIC PROFILE -I.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Double Marker Test test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for FAT–SOLUBLE VITAMINS PROFILE test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this FEMALE HEALTH PACKAGE.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Fever Profile - Basic test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Fever Profile with Dengue NS1 Ag-ELISA.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Fever Profile with Dengue NS1 Ag-Rapid test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Fever Profile with Dengue (ELISA) test.
Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Full Body Checkup -Women.
Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Complete Body Checkup-Male.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this GYM FEMALE HEALTH PACKAGE.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Infertility Profile test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Kidney Profile -II test.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation:Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Master Health Checkup-Male.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this PCOS Advanced Female profile tests.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Quadruple Marker Test test.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Rheumatoid Arthritis Profile -I test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Senior Citizen Health Checkup.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Senior Women Health Checkup.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8 - 10hours.in this SMOKER'S PANEL ADVANCED.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8 - 10hours.in this SMOKER'S PANEL BASIC.
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Pre-test Information: No special preparation is required. (Fasting is not required).
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Triple Marker Test) test.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Tumour Panel (FEMALE)
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this VCMD ESSENTIAL HEALTH CHECKUP.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this VCMD FITNESS ESSENTIAL.Consumption of water is allowed.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this VCMD HEALTH CHECKUP.
Patient Preparation: No specific preparation is required for Vitamin B Complex -Profile(5 Tests) test.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.in this Women's Health Checkup Package.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.
Patient Preparation: Fasting is required for about 8-10hours.