HbA1c Test (Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test)

Glycosylated Haemoglobin Test, also known as HbA1c test, is a blood test used to measure the average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months. This test is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. The test is performed by drawing a blood sample and measuring the amount of glucose that has bound to haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. The higher the blood sugar levels, the more glucose binds to haemoglobin, resulting in a higher HbA1c level.

Importance of HbA1c Test

The glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test is a blood test that is used to measure the average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor diabetes, as well as to assess the effectiveness of diabetes treatment plans.

During the HbA1c test, a small sample of blood is drawn from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The test measures the percentage of hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) that has been coated with glucose. The higher the level of glucose in the blood, the more hemoglobin will be coated with it.

A normal HbA1c level for a non-diabetic person is typically below 5.7%. However, for people with diabetes, the target HbA1c level may vary depending on individual factors, such as age, health history, and other medical conditions. Generally, a level of 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes, while a level between 5.7% and 6.4% is considered prediabetes.

The HbA1c test is a valuable tool in managing diabetes and preventing complications associated with high blood sugar levels. It can also help healthcare providers to tailor treatment plans to individual patients and monitor the effectiveness of those plans over time.

HbA1c test at healthcare nt sickcare

healthcare nt sickcare, an online medical laboratory based in India, offers the HbA1c test along with a range of other blood tests for diabetes screening and monitoring. Patients can conveniently book the test online through our website, and a trained phlebotomist will visit their home or workplace to collect the blood sample. 

Additional Information

• The HbA1c test is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months.
• Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test (HbA1c Test) does not require overnight fasting
• It is also called glycated hemoglobin or A1C.
• The HbA1c test is a simple, painless procedure that can be performed at your doctor's office or at a laboratory.
• The results of the HbA1c test are expressed as a percentage.
• A normal HbA1c level is less than 5.7%.
• An HbA1c level of 5.7% to 6.4% is considered prediabetes.
• An HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher indicates diabetes.
• The HbA1c test is an important tool for managing diabetes.
• It can help you track your blood sugar levels and make sure that they are under control.
• The HbA1c test can also help you identify early signs of diabetes complications.
• The cost of the HbA1c test is ₹449.
• healthcare nt sickcare is an ISO 9001:2015 certified online medical laboratory based in India.
• healthcare nt sickcare offers a variety of payment options to make it easy for you to get the care you need.
• healthcare nt sickcare releases all lab test reporting in 6 to 48 hours.