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Home blood collection facilities ensure that the test is done in your own home, at your convenience. You do not have to visit a diagnostic centre or hospital and wait in long queues. PharmEasy Labs’ diagnostic tests are affordable so that everyone can avail benefits of the same. Customers are also sent regular updates about the various stages in the testing process via alerts on the app.

The HbA1c test is an important part of a routine checkup that is prescribed for everyone, irrespective of age and gender. The test detects the following:

• Prediabetes: A medical condition where the blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes
• Type 1 diabetes: A medical condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin, increasing the blood sugar levels
• Type 2 diabetes: A kind of diabetes in which the body does not produce sufficient insulin or is resistant to insulin

Several factors contribute to the fluctuation in the cost of an HbA1c test. Nevertheless, the usual price for an HbA1c test at PharmEasy in Chennai is approximately INR 339 to INR 769. For further information, consider comparing HbA1c test prices in various major Indian cities.

The doctor will prescribe the HbA1c test if they think that you have any symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes. These symptoms include:

• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination
• Hunger pangs
• Blurry vision
• Tingling feeling in hands and legs
• Lethargy
• Slow healing wounds

This test should also be done for people who have risk factors relating to diabetes. These risk factors include:

• Family history of diabetes
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Diabetes during pregnancy
• Older than 40 years

No preparation is required before the HbA1c test. You can book the test at any convenient time, without fasting. If the test is done with other tests for diabetes like fasting blood sugar, fasting is required. Check with the doctor for clarification.

During the HbA1c Test

Once the booking has been made for the HbA1c test, sit back and relax. An experienced phlebotomist will arrive at the specified location at the specified time to collect the blood sample. The process is very hygienic as they use sterilised, disposable needles and gloves. The phlebotomist uses a vein finder device, which helps them identify the best vein to draw blood from, reducing discomfort. The blood samples are stored in bar-coded vials and safely transported to the laboratory for testing.

HbA1c test results are in the form of percentages. You can see the reference ranges to interpret your test results. Based on these reference ranges, you can understand if you are in the HbA1c test normal range or if you are in the prediabetes phase or have diabetes.

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An HbA1c blood test is commonly done and usually unaccompanied by complications. However, it's important to know about the following:

Risks / Possible Complications

• Bleeding too much from the puncture
• Discomfort or swelling at the site

Limitations

• Possible mistakes by the machine or person doing the test
• Misunderstanding the results

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider.