HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) Test in Mumbai - Price & Details

If you need an HbA1c test in Mumbai, you can easily book one with PharmEasy Labs through their website or mobile application. PharmEasy Labs is highly renowned for delivering test results that are accurate, reliable, and verified by experienced pathologists. The labs use fully barcoded, automated technologies, and the test results are generated using the most advanced facilities. You also get to enjoy the home sample collection benefit and not worry about commuting and queuing up at a healthcare clinic for your test.

The HbA1c test in Mumbai with PharmEasy Labs is also extremely affordable and hygienic. The report will be sent to you by email within a few hours so that you can consult a doctor and start your treatment as soon as possible. You will also be informed about the progress of your test result via notifications on the PharmEasy app.

The HbA1C test is an important part of a routine checkup that helps detect the following:

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

Due to several contributing factors, the price of an HbA1c test may vary. Nonetheless, the standard cost for an HbA1c test at PharmEasy in Mumbai is typically between INR 339 and INR 769. Explore the option of comparing HbA1c test prices in major Indian cities for a better understanding.

Your doctor may recommend that you undergo the HbA1C test if they notice any symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes. These symptoms can be:

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

This test is also prescribed to people who are at risk of getting diabetes. These factors include:

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

An HbA1C test is a quick blood test and can be taken at any time of the day as it does not require fasting on the part of the patient. If the test is part of other tests for diabetes like fasting blood sugar, fasting is required. PharmEasy Labs will notify you in advance if any special instructions need to be followed.

During the HbA1C Test

After you book your HbA1C test through the PharmEasy app or website, a trained phlebotomist will be sent to the registered address on the date and time selected. They will draw your blood sample using sterilized equipment and use a vein finder device to locate the correct vein to draw blood from. The whole procedure from start to end is extremely hygienic and organised.

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.