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

PharmEasy Labs offers the FBS test in Raipur along with 500 other tests at affordable prices. Their service is renowned for generating accurate results that are trusted by doctors all over the country. The test samples at PharmEasy Labs are analysed in state-of-the-art laboratories with the help of fully automated machines. Furthermore, these results are then verified by expert pathologists with over more than 30 years of experience in the field. Once the test results are verified, they will be sent to you on the registered email address in a timely manner so that you can take immediate action if the results are not normal. Getting the tests done with PharmEast is extremely convenient as there is no need to visit a diagnostic centre and the test will be done from the comfort of your home.

Individuals suffering from diabetic conditions or those noticing any diabetic symptoms should promptly undergo the FBS test. Increased sugar levels in the body can be due to a variety of reasons that include consuming large meals, having sugar foods and drinks, and intake of simple carbohydrates, or carbs, such as bread and sweet snacks. Insulin is the protein that can break down the blood sugar in the body. People suffering from diabetes face difficulties with insulin in either of two ways - individuals with type 1 diabetes fail to produce adequate amounts of insulin while those with type 2 diabetes do not respond well to insulin in the body. A FBS test in both these scenarios helps to analyse blood sugar levels and determine the further course of action.

Your healthcare provider will recommend you to get a FBS test as part of your routine checkup plan.

They may also suggest the test if you are showing any of these symptoms:

• Unexpected weight loss/gain
• Distorted vision
• Dry skin, thinning hair
• Excessive thirst or hunger
• Fatigue
• Wounds that take time to heal
• High infection rate
• Frequent urination
• Tingling or numbing sensation in the extremities

The FBS test is also used to monitor how well your current diabetes medications are working. Some other risk factors for diabetes that may compel your doctor to recommend a FBS test include:

• Being obese or overweight
• Having a polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Being diagnosed with prediabetes which may lead to type 2 diabetes
• A family history of diabetes
• Suffering from hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol
• Being pregnant, to check for gestational diabetes which harms both mother and child.

For a fasting blood sugar test, as the name suggests, it is necessary for the individual undergoing the test to fast.  One needs to abstain from consuming any food or beverages, with the exception of water, for a period of 8 to 12 hours.

During the FBS test

Once the FBS test has been booked, PharmEasy Labs will send a trained phlebotomist to your location at the specified time. The phlebotomist will collect your blood sample using sterilised needles and gloves. They will also use a special device called a vein finder, to locate the best vein to draw blood from, reducing discomfort. The blood sample is stored in barcoded vials and safely transported to the laboratory for testing.