HbA1c
Test Code: MTC00443
Sugar Analysis
HbA1C test measures the average blood sugar level over the past 3 months by checking how much glucose is attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
4 hours
15.
000
KWD
+ Home visit fee per region
Test Details
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) reflects the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that have glucose attached to them. Since red blood cells live around 120 days, HbA1C indicates the average blood glucose level during this period.
It is a key test for diagnosing diabetes and monitoring long-term glucose control.
HbA1C is important because it reflects the average blood glucose over months, not just a single moment, helping assess long-term diabetes control.
HbA1C shows long-term glucose levels (about 3 months), while fasting blood sugar gives a single reading at the time of the test.
Yes, it can be used for diagnosis; a value ≥6.5% confirms diabetes when supported by other tests.
Anemia may affect HbA1C accuracy, making results falsely low or high due to changes in red blood cell lifespan.
HbA1C is strongly related to complications such as kidney disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy; higher levels increase the risk.
Complementary tests include fasting blood sugar, oral glucose tolerance test, postprandial glucose, as well as kidney and lipid profile tests.
