HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) Test in Bhiwandi - Price & Details
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- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) Test
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Overview
The HbA1c test is usually done on an annual basis by everyone, irrespective of age and gender. The test helps to detect any of these health conditions:
- Prediabetes: The blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be deemed as diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes: The pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin, causing a spike in the blood sugar levels
- Type 2 diabetes: The pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin, or the body is resistant to insulin
Book the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi with PharmEasy Labs, you will get many benefits and facilities. The test results are accurate and reliable as the test samples are analysed by barcoded and fully automated machines in state-of-the-art laboratories. The team at PharmEasy Labs focuses on customer safety and satisfaction and has more than 25 years of experience in the field. The test results are generated in a speedy manner, so you can get treated at the earliest.
There are more than 500 diagnostic tests to choose from, and they can be booked from any major town or city in India. There is also no need to visit a diagnostic centre as the phlebotomist will collect the blood from your house.
Test Necessity
If you have any risk factors relating to diabetes, the doctor will prescribe the HbA1c test to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. These risk factors are:
- Obesity
- Living a sedentary life
- Hereditary diabetes
- Gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy
- More than 40 years of age
Some symptoms that indicate high blood sugar levels are:
- Feeling thirsty all the time
- Urinating often
- Hunger pangs
- Blurred vision
- Lethargy
- Wounds that heal slowly
- Tingling sensation in the hands and legs
If you have any of the above symptoms, you will have to do the HbA1c test
Test Preparation
If you have to do just the HbA1c test, you do not have to make any preparations for the test. However, if the test has been prescribed with the FBS or fasting blood sugar test, you will have to fast for 12 hours. It is recommended to consult the doctor beforehand.
During the HbA1c Test
The HbA1c test offered by PharmEasy Labs will be done from your house, and a phlebotomist is assigned who arrive to collect the sample from your house. Maintaining hygiene and adhering to all safety protocols, the phlebotomist uses sterilised and disposable needles and gloves. To reduce discomfort and pain, they also use a vein finder device - a unique tool that detects the best vein in the forearm to draw the blood from. The entire process will be complete in under 10 minutes.
Reasons to Book an HbA1c Test in Bhiwandi through PharmEasy
- The website and mobile app are both user-friendly, and even people who are not tech savvy can use it
- Avoid the trouble of travelling to a diagnostic centre to do the test, the phlebotomist will collect the blood from your house
- 24x7 updates are sent about the tests via notifications on the mobile app
- Fully automated and barcoded machines analyse the tests, making the reports reliable
- Attractive discounts and exclusive promotional offers bring down the prices of the tests, making them affordable
Frequently Asked Questions
In how much time will the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi results be ready?
The results of the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi will usually be ready in 24 hours. Once the results are ready, they will be sent to the email address. The pincode will impact the total time it takes as well.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in for the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi?
If the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi has been booked with PharmEasy Labs, there is no need to go to any diagnostic centre to get the test done. The phlebotomist will collect the blood from your house.
Do I have to fast before the HbA1c test?
There is no need to fast before the HbA1c test. You can choose a convenient time slot from the many dates and times that are available.
What does the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi cost?
The price of the HbA1c test in Bhiwandi is approximately costs somewhere between Rs. 339 and Rs. 769. The location of the sample collection and the discounts and offers available also impact the final price.
Does the HbA1c test confirm diabetes?
If the HbA1c test results are abnormal, additional tests will have to be done to confirm the diagnosis. The HbA1c test alone cannot confirm the diagnosis of diabetes, you will have to do the RBS (random blood sugar) and the FBS (fasting blood sugar) test.
What is the frequency of the HbA1c test?
Depending on the symptoms and the test results, the doctor will determine the frequency of the HbA1c test. If you have type 1 diabetes, the test should be done every three months, and if you have type 2 diabetes, the test should be done every three to six months. People with prediabetes must do the test every year. Your healthcare provider will decide the frequency based on your condition.
How can I reduce the results of the HbA1c test?
There are some lifestyle changes that can be done to reduce the results of the HbA1c test. In addition to the medication prescribed by the doctor, you must follow a proper diet, exercise frequently, and stop smoking.
