Diabetes Diagnosis & Monitoring Test

£39

This test checks your levels of HbA1c. This biomarker is used to confirm whether you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. It is a potentially life-saving test and it is quite common for people have diabetes and not know about it. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. For anyone who already knows they have diabetes, regular HbA1c checks are essential to monitor progress.

What is included in the Diabetes Diagnosis & Monitoring Test?

Diabetes (1 Biomarkers)

Checking your levels of HbA1c is a way of confirming if you have (or are at risk of developing) diabetes. Unmanaged or undiagnosed diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. For anyone who already knows they have diabetes, regular HbA1c checks are essential to monitor progress.

HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)

Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test is used to measure the average level of blood sugar over the past two to three months and is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. The sugar is called glucose which builds up in the blood and binds to the haemoglobin in the red blood cells.

What is a normal level?

A HbA1C level greater than 48mmol/mol carries a diagnosis of diabetes. A result between 42-47mmol/mol is considered high risk for diabetes.

Do I need to fast for this test?

No fasting is required.

Who should the test not be used on?

HbA1C levels should not be used to diagnose diabetes in the following groups:

  • Children and young people less than 18 years of age.
  • Pregnant women or women who are 2 months postpartum.
  • People with symptoms of diabetes for less than 2 months.
  • People at high diabetes risk who are acutely ill.
  • People taking medication that may cause hyperglycaemia (for example long-term corticosteroid treatment).
  • People with acute pancreatic damage.
  • People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • People with HIV infection.
  • People with chronic haemolytic anaemia.

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Liverpool City Centre

57 Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 9ER – 0151 458 0835
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