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

The HbA1c test is generally advised for individuals who are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. This includes people who are:

• Above 40 years of age
• Have a family history of diabetes
• Diagnosed with prediabetes
• Overweight
• Have a history of gestational diabetes
• Have limited physical activity

However, doctors usually do not rely solely on HbA1c test results to diagnose diabetes. Additional tests and clinical examinations may be required to confirm the diagnosis.

For individuals who are already diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, the HbA1c test plays a crucial role in monitoring long-term blood sugar levels.

The HbA1c test will be done if there are any symptoms associated with diabetes or prediabetes. These symptoms are:

• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
• Excessive thirst
• Hunger pangs
• Lethargy
• Slow-healing bruises and wounds

If you have a family history of diabetes, if you are obese, if you smoke, or if you are more than 40 years of age, you should get the HbA1c test done as it means you are at risk of developing diabetes. Having gestational diabetes during pregnancy or living a sedentary lifestyle can also contribute to diabetes.

You do not have to make any special preparations for the HbA1c test. However, if the doctor has prescribed a fasting blood sugar test along with it, you might need to fast. The doctor will inform you beforehand.

During the HbA1c Test

After you have booked the HbA1c test, you will be assigned a phlebotomist who will arrive at your location on the specified date and time to collect the blood sample. The process is hygienic and safe, and blood is collected using sterilised needles and gloves. The vein finder device also helps to find the most suitable vein in the forearm to use, reducing the pain caused to the customers. The blood sample is carefully stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, and then sent to the lab for testing.