Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Test in Jodhpur - Price & Details

The pancreas in the body produces insulin, a hormone that helps to manage the glucose. Excessive glucose is sent to the liver where it is stored in the form of glycogen. People are said to be diabetic if the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin, or if the body is unable to utilise the insulin effectively.

The FBS test helps to screen, diagnose, and monitor diabetes.

• Screen: People who are over 30 years of age should get the FBS test done annually.
• Diagnose: The FBS test helps to diagnose diabetes if you have any symptoms of high blood sugar levels, or are at a risk of developing diabetes
• Monitor: The blood sugar levels have to be monitored on a frequent basis by diabetic people, as it helps to check the effectiveness of the treatment, and make changes if required

PharmEasy Labs is India’s premium diagnostic centre provider, offering more than 500 diagnostic tests. The tests can be done from all parts of the country, covering an area of more than 2500 pincodes. Test results are accurate as the samples are analysed by fully automated machines with top-notch technology. The test results are sent to the registered email address so you do not have to visit a centre to collect the reports.

You will have to do the FBS test if you have any risk factors of diabetes. These include:

• Family history of diabetes
• Gestational diabetes or diabetes during pregnancy
• Being more than 40 years of age
• Obesity
• Smoking
• High random blood sugar levels
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Using steroids for a long time
• Drinking excessive alcohol

If you have any symptoms of prediabetes or diabetes, the FBS test will be prescribed. These indications include:

• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Urinating often
• Drinking a lot of water
• Blurry vision
• Wounds that heal slowly
• Mood swings

It is necessary to fast for 10 to 12 hours before the FBS test as food and drinks can affect the blood sugar levels. You should only drink water during the fasting period.

During the FBS Test

If the FBS blood test has been booked with PharmEasy Labs, an experienced phlebotomist is appointed who arrives at the location to collect the blood sample. Using disposable needles and gloves, they draw the blood in an expert manner, causing minimum discomfort and pain. The vein finder device that the phlebotomists carry is a good tool to locate the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from. The samples are stored in barcoded vials and transported to the lab for testing.