HBA1C Test
- Category
- Diabetes
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) measures the percentage of haemoglobin in red blood cells that has glucose attached. It reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. The report also shows an estimated average glucose.
Why this test is performed?
Used to diagnose prediabetes (5.7–6.4%) and diabetes (6.5% or above) and to monitor long-term sugar control. Most adults with diabetes aim for below 7%, but your doctor will set your target.
Who should take this test?
People with diabetes (every 3–6 months), prediabetes, or risk factors such as obesity, family history, PCOS or age over 30.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 2 parameters
HbA1C (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) (2)
- Average blood glucose
- Glycated Hemoglobin
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Frequently asked questions
Every 3 months if your diabetes is not well controlled or treatment has changed, and every 6 months if it is stable.
Yes — anaemia, recent blood loss or transfusion, pregnancy, kidney disease and some haemoglobin variants (e.g., thalassaemia trait) can falsely raise or lower it.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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