C-Peptide — Fasting
Also known as: c peptide
Shows how much insulin the pancreas is still producing.
What’s measured 1 parameters
- C-Peptide, Fasting
Why this test is done
Helps distinguish type 1 from type 2 diabetes and judge whether insulin is needed.
How to prepare
Fast for 10 hours before the sample is taken — water is fine, and it is easiest to book an early morning slot and come straight off an overnight fast. A single blood draw is all that is required. Our phlebotomist collects at your address in a 60-minute slot, seven days a week from 6 AM. The report is signed by our pathologist and reaches you on WhatsApp and in your account within 24 hours.
How it works
- Pick a 60-minute slot that suits you.
- A certified phlebotomist arrives, confirms your OTP, and collects into barcoded tubes.
- Your sample is processed under NABL-grade protocols and reviewed by our pathologist.
- The doctor-signed report reaches your WhatsApp and your account in 24 hours.
Common questions
Do I need to fast before C-Peptide — Fasting?
Yes — 10 hours of fasting is required. Water is allowed throughout. We send a WhatsApp reminder the night before so it is not a surprise in the morning.
How soon will I get the report?
Within 24 hours of collection. It arrives on WhatsApp as a doctor-signed PDF, and a copy stays in your account to download whenever you need it.
Can the sample be collected at home?
Yes, anywhere in our South Delhi service area. Home collection is free on orders above ₹500, and the fee below that is shown before you confirm.
What does C-Peptide — Fasting cost?
₹700. That is the full price — there are no separate reporting or handling charges, and you can pay online or on collection.