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HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Includes 1 Tests
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
Overview of HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
How HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) helps you?
An HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) test, also known as a glycosylated hemoglobin test, measures the average amount of sugar in the blood over 2-3 months. This test helps diagnose diabetes and monitor its treatment. It is typically done as part of routine health checkups.
Precautions
1. Fasting isn’t required. You may eat and drink as per your daily routine.
2. It is advisable to stop multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7) for at least 2 days before the test.
Package Tests Included in HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) (1 tests)
- Blood Sugar & Hair Thinning Test (HbA1c)
An HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) test precisely measures the percentage of sugar-coated or glycated hemoglobin in your blood. The test results represent the proportion of hemoglobin in your blood that has been glycated.
Hemoglobin, a vital protein found in red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin A is the most abundant form of hemoglobin, and when blood sugar levels increase, a higher proportion of hemoglobin A becomes glycated. As red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days, the sugar molecules remain attached to the hemoglobin for the duration of the cell`s life. Consequently, the HbA1c test offers insight into your average blood sugar levels over the past 8 to 12 weeks.
