Random Blood Sugar (RBS) Test In Bengaluru - Price & Details

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Random blood sugar tests are a helpful tool in determining whether a person has diabetes mellitus. It can help to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as gestational diabetes.

Diabetes can trigger many health complications. That is why, if you are symptomatic of diabetes, have a family history of the disorder, are overweight or if you are pregnant, or had gestational diabetes in the past, you will need to undergo an RBS test to monitor your regular blood sugar levels so that any significant rise in blood sugar can immediately be addressed with lifestyle modifications and medication.

RBS is not used to detect pre-diabetes. If RBS is done soon after a meal, it will detect higher-than-normal levels of glucose because there is a sugar spike in your blood after every meal. This may or may not indicate pre-diabetes. Diabetes is characterized by sugar levels much higher than normal, and RBS can help to report that.

Due to multiple factors, the price of a RBS test may fluctuate. However, the standard rate for a RBS test at PharmEasy in Bengaluru is typically between INR 89 and INR 269. You can also explore and compare RBS test prices in major cities across India.

The RBS test can be prescribed by your doctor as part of your preventive health care plan to prevent or for timely detection of the onset of diabetes.

Your doctor will ask for regular RBS reports during the blood sugar management phase to see if medication is yielding the desired results and if a change in dosage is needed.

Risk factors that make doctors recommend RBS include-

• High blood pressure
• Being overweight or obese
• Family history of diabetes
• Diagnosis of gestational diabetes in the past

Doctors also recommend RBS tests to pregnant women to prevent or treat gestational diabetes.

Some symptoms that may necessitate an RBS test are-

• Frequent hunger pangs and thirst
• A constant need to urinate
• Sudden weight change
• Exhaustion
• Blurry vision
• Wounds that don't heal quickly
• Pins and needles

Since the goal is to understand what a person's glucose levels are at any time of the day, no fasting or eating is mandated before the test. You can eat and drink water as per your regular schedule. If you are taking any medicine or health supplements, let your doctor know in case an ingredient affects blood sugar levels.

During the RBS Test

For the RBS blood test, a phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will go to the address you entered while booking the test. Using a vein finder, the phlebotomist will locate the vein in your arm to draw blood from. Clean needles and syringes are always used to prevent health hazards.

• PharmEasy Labs offers discounts on every diagnostic test and this makes testing affordable.
• The user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone to make online bookings.
• High tech automated and barcoded machines ensure that there can never be any errors in the reports.
• Constant updates regarding the testing process are delivered.
• Home sample collection is super useful because this means you will not have to travel to a hospital or a diagnostic lab to get tested.

Risks / Possible Complications

A RBS test is a common blood test with a very low risk of complications. Seek medical advice if you notice:

• Extended bleeding from the site of blood collection.
• Discomfort or swelling at the site where the needle was inserted.

Limitations

• Interference with test results may occur due to machine malfunctions or human errors.
• Wrong understanding of the markers.

The Random Blood Sugar tests the level of glucose in your blood. This helps in determining if your body is producing enough insulin for the optimal functioning of all organs. A Random Blood Glucose value higher than normal and below 200mg/dl puts you at the risk of developing diabetes.

This would call for frequent tests as suggested by your doctor and specific changes in your daily lifestyle to prevent your glucose levels from rising any further.

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The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

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