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

PharmEasy Labs is the country’s leading diagnostic service provider, offering more than 500 tests. The tests are economical, so people from different walks of life can avail benefits of the same, without feeling any financial strain. The samples are analysed on fully automated machines in state-of-the-art labs, ensuring precision and reliability in the reports. The home sample collection facility ensures that you do not have to travel to any diagnostic centre, the test will be done from the convenience of your own home.

The team of technicians, phlebotomists, and pathologists at PharmEasy Labs are knowledgeable professionals, and they provide a customer-friendly approach. Customers are sent frequent notifications on the app, informing them about the progression in the stages of testing.

The HbA1c test is a part of the routine checkup, and everyone does this test, irrespective of age and gender. The pancreas produces a hormone called insulin that helps to regulate blood sugar levels. The doctor prescribes the test to check for:

• Prediabetes: A condition in which the blood sugar levels are elevated but not high enough to be considered as diabetes
• Type 1 diabetes: Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin, increasing the blood sugar levels.
• Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is a situation in which the body is resistant to insulin or does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin.

The cost of an HbA1c test may fluctuate for various reasons. However, the typical price for an HbA1c test at PharmEasy in Nagpur is in the range of INR 339 to INR 769. If you're interested, you can also compare HbA1c test prices in other major Indian cities.

The HbA1c test is prescribed if the doctor observes symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes. The symptoms are:

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Slow healing wounds
• Lethargy
• Hunger pangs despite eating
• Blurry vision

There are some people who are at risk of developing diabetes. They should also do the HbA1c test. The risk factors are:

• Diabetes is hereditary
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Obesity
• Gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy
• People who are over 40 years of age

The HbA1c test is a simple test and no preparation is required. The test can be booked at any convenient time slot, and there is no need to fast.

During the HbA1c Test

Book the HbA1c test with PharmEasy Labs, and the test will be done in the comfort of your own home. The phlebotomist will arrive at the specified date and time, and collect the blood sample in a hygienic and experienced manner. The phlebotomists use new sterilised needles, gloves, and a vein finder device to provide the best experience to the customer. The vein finder device helps them locate the best vein to draw blood from, reducing discomfort.

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.