{"product_id":"hba1c-glycated-haemoglobin-edta-blood","title":"HbA1c- Glycated Haemoglobin, EDTA Blood","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhat Is an HbA1c Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/haemoglobin-a1c-hba1c-test-uses-procedure-and-target-levels\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eHbA1c test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the Glycated Haemoglobin Test, measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. It does this by checking how much sugar (glucose) is attached to the haemoglobin in your red blood cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThis test provides a long-term picture of your blood sugar control, unlike daily finger-prick tests that only show current levels. It is one of the most reliable ways to diagnose diabetes, monitor prediabetes, and track how well your treatment plan is working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eResults are given as a percentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBelow 5.6% is considered normal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e5.7%–6.4% suggests prediabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e6.5% or higher indicates diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe test requires only a small blood sample from your arm and does not need fasting, making it simple and convenient for regular monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhat Does an HbA1c Test Measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe HbA1c test measures two main parameters that reflect your blood sugar control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin): Indicates the average percentage of sugar-bound haemoglobin in your blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eEstimated Average Glucose (eAG): Converts your HbA1c value into an approximate average glucose level, expressed in mg\/dL, for easier understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eTogether, these values help your doctor evaluate how effectively your diabetes is managed and whether any changes in treatment or lifestyle are needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhat Symptoms May Call for an HbA1c Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test if you have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eIncreased thirst and frequent urination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eUnexplained fatigue or weakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBlurred vision or slow wound healing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eUnexplained weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eFamily history of diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWho Should Get an HbA1c Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eLiving with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to monitor long-term glucose control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eAt high risk for diabetes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/obesity-facts-you-must-know-about\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eobesity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, sedentary lifestyle, family history)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003ePregnant with suspected gestational diabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eExperiencing symptoms of fluctuating blood sugar levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhy Is an HbA1c Test Done?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThe HbA1c test provides a reliable overview of your average blood sugar levels over time. It helps diagnose diabetes and prediabetes, monitor how well treatment plans are working, and guide therapy adjustments for optimal control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eImportance of an HbA1c Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eReflects average glucose control over 2–3 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHelps confirm diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis as per ADA guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eGuides doctors in adjusting medication, diet, or insulin therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eReduces the risk of diabetes-related complications through regular monitoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eRequires no fasting and can be performed at any time of day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eHow Is an HbA1c Test Done? (Step-by-Step Procedure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003ePreparation: No fasting or special diet needed before the test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eCleaning: The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eBlood Draw: A sterile needle is inserted into your arm vein to collect blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eSample Collection: About 3 ml of blood is drawn into an EDTA vacutainer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eCompletion: The site is bandaged after needle removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eProcessing: The blood sample is analysed using HPLC technology for precise HbA1c and eAG calculation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. PD Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41473132068922,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/drpdpathlab.com\/products\/hba1c-glycated-haemoglobin-edta-blood","provider":"Dr. PD Pathlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}