This test is ordered to diagnose diabetes when the following symptoms appear, or to monitor the condition; - Feeling very thirsty - Hunger - Excessive urination - Fatigue - Unexplained weight loss - Blurred vision
The HbA1c test includes a blood test to measure the amount of Haemoglobin A1c present in the blood.
We will send you your HbA1c finger-prick blood test sample collection kit. It contains instructions with all the equipment you will need to take your blood sample in the comfort of your home. If you are unsure about a finger-prick blood sample collection, you can opt for a clinic-based blood sample collection.
Your test kit includes 1st class postage and packaging for you to send your blood sample directly to our laboratory for analysis. If you want to ensure your sample arrives at the laboratory the following day itself, you may send your blood sample through guaranteed next day delivery.
Our medical team at ‘The Online Surgery’ will provide a full report of your HbA1C test results within six hours after receiving your sample with follow-up advice if necessary. A healthy A1c level is less than 5.7 percent, 5.7-6.4 percent indicates prediabetes, while a percentage of 6.5 or higher indicates diabetes. High levels could also indicate poor management of your blood sugar levels
