Biochemistry
BIO002Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast. Used to screen for and monitor diabetes.
- 8–10 hrs fasting
- Same day
- Home collection
₹60
Biochemistry
HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months.
Also known as: HbA1c
- Test code
- BIO004
- Sample type
- Blood (venous) — EDTA tube
- Fasting
- No fasting
- Expected turnaround
- 1 day (indicative)
- Home collection
- Available — ₹0 collection fee
Sample collection requirements
About 3–5 ml of blood is drawn from a vein in the arm by a trained phlebotomist.
How to prepare
- No special preparation is needed.
- Tell us about any medicines you take regularly.
This information is general guidance. Your doctor may give you different instructions — please follow them.
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Biochemistry
BIO003Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)
Measures blood sugar 2 hours after a meal.
- No fasting
- Same day
- Home collection
₹60