Also known as: A1c, glycosylated haemoglobin, 3 month sugar average
Your average blood sugar over the past three months, in one number.
The standard for diagnosing diabetes and judging control. Unlike a single sugar reading it cannot be improved by fasting the day before.
No fasting needed. Can be given at any time.
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No. It reflects a three-month average and is unaffected by your last meal.
Below 5.7% is normal, 5.7-6.4% is pre-diabetes and 6.5% or above falls in the diabetes range. Diagnosis needs a doctor and usually a repeat test.
Every three months while control is being adjusted, and roughly six-monthly once stable.
No. HbA1c — Glycated Haemoglobin does not require fasting, so you can book any slot that suits you.
Within 12 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.
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.
₹500. That is the full price — there are no separate reporting or handling charges, and you can pay online or on collection.
This test is included in these packages — usually cheaper than booking it alone.