The glycosylated hemoglobin concentration represents the average blood glucose level over the previous several weeks. Also known as HbA1c
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a measurement of glucose levels in your blood. This is more advanced than a simple blood glucose test, which gives a snapshot view only. Glucose attaches itself to the red blood cells, and as these red cells exist for around 8-12 weeks, knowledge of the amount of glucose attached can provide an idea of the level of sugar in your blood in recent weeks.
Knowing this background level of glucose is important if you’re looking to monitor or diagnose type 2 diabetes. This test also aids in understanding how well-controlled blood sugar levels are being managed for people who already have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Available at our clinic in London
Test Name: HbA1C Blood Test
GP Referral: GP Referral is included
Target Turn Around Time in working days: This private blood test for HbA1c in London has a guaranteed turnaround time of 1 working day or less and tests for HbA1c only.
Test Inclusions: The glycosylated hemoglobin concentration represents the average blood glucose level over the previous several weeks. Also known as HbA1c
Special Instructions: Special instructions - Please call for any special instructions while we update this test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although we do offer a walk in service we advise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that the named patient calls Patient Reception to check opening times before attending.
We Guarantee that you will receive your results in or before the stated number of working days of the longest test analysis within your pathology request. Our working days end at 5 pm. If you do not we will refund your money for the tests that are late.
