May 22, 2025
2-3 month blood sugar picture for diabetes screening and monitoring.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Normal | below 5.7% |
| Prediabetes | 5.7% - 6.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.5%+ |
Use the lab report and doctor's advice for final interpretation.
Hba1c is a laboratory blood test. It is commonly used as a screening. The test checks long-term blood sugar risk.
Doctors may also include it in diagnosis support assessments. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (EDTA).
View the Hba1c sample report in the original Thyrocare PDF format. The ranges below are from this Thyrocare sample report and may differ from general educational ranges because laboratory method and patient factors can vary. Customer name, contact details, address, barcode, order ID and lead ID are masked on the public sample copy.
The searchable values below support visitors looking for Hba1c report format, sample report values, normal range and reference range information.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Thyrocare Sample-Report Range | < 5.7 |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range | Method | Report Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c | % | < 5.7 |
An HbA1c test measures average blood glucose over the previous two to three months. It is not a same-day glucose measurement.
No fasting is needed when HbA1c is booked on its own. Recent food, drinks and usual activity do not materially change the result. If your booking includes fasting glucose, a lipid profile or another fasting test, follow the preparation instructions for that combined order.
Tell your doctor or collection team if you have anaemia, recent blood loss or a blood transfusion, are pregnant, or have a condition affecting red blood cells. These factors can affect how an HbA1c result is interpreted. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless your doctor tells you to.
A routine blood draw is low risk. You may feel a brief sting when the needle goes in, and some people notice temporary bruising, soreness or light-headedness afterwards. Fainting and infection are uncommon. The sample is collected at your home by a trained phlebotomist using sterile equipment, and the draw takes only a few minutes. If you feel unwell during or after collection, tell the phlebotomist or speak to your doctor.
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range in the table below is the lab-specific source when available. General ranges can vary by laboratory, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history. For South 24 Parganas bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Report value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HbA1c | < 5.7 % | From available Thyrocare sample report |
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Normal guide | Below 5.7% | Common screening guide for diabetes risk assessment. |
| Prediabetes guide | 5.7% to 6.4% | Often treated as a follow-up risk range. |
| Diabetes guide | 6.5% or higher | Usually reviewed with symptoms or repeat/confirmatory testing. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Screening | Checks long-term blood sugar risk. |
| Diagnosis support | Reflects average glucose over roughly 2 to 3 months. |
| Monitoring | Useful for people already managing diabetes or prediabetes. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Frequent urination, unusual thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores. |
| Risk factors | Age over 45, overweight, family history, high BP, high cholesterol, PCOS, low activity. |
| Follow-up users | People with diabetes or prediabetes as advised by their doctor. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is needed for an HbA1c test booked on its own. If your order includes another fasting test, follow the instructions for that combined booking. |
| Combo bookings | Follow fasting instructions if the same order includes a fasting glucose test, lipid profile or another fasting test. |
| Interpretation cautions | Anaemia, recent blood loss or transfusion, pregnancy and conditions affecting red blood cells can affect interpretation. |
The current HbA1c test price in South 24 Parganas is Rs. 393. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is needed for an HbA1c test booked on its own. If your order also includes a fasting glucose test, lipid profile or another fasting test, follow the fasting instructions for that combined booking.
For an HbA1c test booked on its own, your recent food, drink and usual activity do not materially change the result because HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over the previous two to three months. Follow any separate preparation instructions for other tests in the same order.
Tell your doctor or collection team if you have anaemia, recent blood loss or a blood transfusion, are pregnant, or have a condition affecting red blood cells. These factors can affect how an HbA1c result is interpreted. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless your doctor tells you to.
HbA1c shows the average amount of glucose attached to haemoglobin over the previous two to three months. A doctor should interpret the result with your symptoms, medical history and any other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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