HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin)
Also called: HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin, A1C
Measures your average blood sugar over the last 2–3 months — the standard diabetes monitoring test.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- 24 hours
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not needed
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What this test is
HbA1c tells you how much sugar has been sticking to your red blood cells over their lifespan — about 90 to 120 days. A single fasting sugar shows where you are right now; HbA1c shows where you've been. ADA cut-offs: under 5.7% is normal, 5.7–6.4% is pre-diabetic, 6.5% and above is diabetic. Once diagnosed, most doctors aim for under 7%. The test does not require fasting and is checked every 3–6 months for people with diabetes.
When you need this test
- Diagnosed diabetes — quarterly monitoring
- Pre-diabetes screening
- Family history of diabetes
- PCOS, obesity, or other diabetes risk factors
- Persistent fatigue or unexplained weight changes
How to prepare
- No fasting required — eat normally.
- Continue your diabetes medications unless your doctor says otherwise.
- Mention if you have recently had a blood transfusion — it can affect the result.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
NABL-accredited lab
Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
Home collection
Free across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Sample picked up at your time slot.
Same-day reports
Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
What's a good HbA1c if I have diabetes?
Most doctors aim for under 7%, but the target depends on your age, other health conditions, and risk of low blood sugar. Discuss with your physician.Why no fasting?
HbA1c reflects long-term sugar exposure, not what you ate this morning. So fasting makes no difference to the result.How often should I repeat it?
Every 3 months if your diabetes is not under control, every 6 months if it is stable.Will iron deficiency affect HbA1c?
Yes — significant anaemia can falsely raise or lower HbA1c. Tell us if you have known anaemia or a recent transfusion.Home collection?
Yes, available across Moshi, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Bhosari, and Wakad at no extra cost.
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