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Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) details

Description

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reflects your average blood sugar level over roughly the past 2-3 months, based on the percentage of your hemoglobin that has become coated with sugar โ€” since red blood cells live for about that long, this gives a longer-term picture than a single glucose reading can. It's a primary test used both to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and to monitor how well blood sugar is being managed over time in people already diagnosed. Because it reflects an average, it can miss significant day-to-day swings in blood sugar, and certain conditions affecting red blood cell lifespan (like some anemias) can make it less accurate, in which case fructosamine or direct glucose monitoring may be used instead or alongside it.

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Blood tests with Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

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Single marker

Cardio IQ Hemoglobin A1c

$6.49

This test is crucial for monitoring blood sugar levels. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests getting this test twice a year if your blood sugar is stable, and every three months if it's not well controlled. The results help understand how well diabetes is being managed over time, using guidelines from the ADA.

Sample type
Whole Blood
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
No
Biomarkers
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.

Hemoglobin A1c

$7.49

This test measures hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months. HbA1c is used to monitor long-term glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Sample type
Whole Blood
Avg. sample processing time
2 Business days
Require fasting
No
Biomarkers
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.

Panel

Cardio IQ Diabetes Risk Panel with Score

$25.49

To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.

Sample type
Serum
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
Yes
Biomarkers
  • Glucose Your blood sugar level at the time of the test โ€” a core marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and metabolic health.
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Total Cholesterol The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood โ€” HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins together. A foundational marker of cardiovascular risk.
  • Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
  • 8-year Diabetes Risk
  • HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • LDL Cholesterol (by calculation) The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in artery walls. A core marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol Total cholesterol minus HDL โ€” capturing all the potentially artery-clogging ('bad') cholesterol particles in one number.
  • Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio Compares your total cholesterol to your HDL ('good') cholesterol, offering a quick snapshot of cardiovascular risk balance.

Diabetes Risk Panel without Score

$25.49

To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.

Sample type
Serum
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
Yes
Biomarkers
  • Glucose Your blood sugar level at the time of the test โ€” a core marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and metabolic health.
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Total Cholesterol The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood โ€” HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins together. A foundational marker of cardiovascular risk.
  • Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
  • HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • LDL Cholesterol (by calculation) The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in artery walls. A core marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol Total cholesterol minus HDL โ€” capturing all the potentially artery-clogging ('bad') cholesterol particles in one number.
  • Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio Compares your total cholesterol to your HDL ('good') cholesterol, offering a quick snapshot of cardiovascular risk balance.

Diabetes Risk Panel with Score

$25.49

To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.

Sample type
Whole Blood
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
Yes
Biomarkers
  • Glucose Your blood sugar level at the time of the test โ€” a core marker for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and metabolic health.
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Total Cholesterol The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood โ€” HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins together. A foundational marker of cardiovascular risk.
  • Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
  • 8-year Diabetes Risk
  • HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • LDL Cholesterol (by calculation) The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in artery walls. A core marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol Total cholesterol minus HDL โ€” capturing all the potentially artery-clogging ('bad') cholesterol particles in one number.
  • Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio Compares your total cholesterol to your HDL ('good') cholesterol, offering a quick snapshot of cardiovascular risk balance.

HbA1c with eAG

$9.49

This test measures hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and estimated average glucose to assess glycemic control in diabetes.

Sample type
Whole Blood
Avg. sample processing time
2 Business days
Require fasting
No
Biomarkers
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • eAG (mg/dL)

Hemoglobin A1c with eAG

$6.49

This test combines the measurement of Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with the Estimated Average Glucose (eAG). The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests getting HbA1c twice a year if your blood sugar is stable, and every three months if it's not well controlled. The eAG translates the HbA1c percentage into the same units used by daily blood sugar tests (mg/dL or mmol/L), making it easier for patients to relate to their day-to-day glucose readings. This test provides clarity on how well blood sugar is controlled over time to guide treatment adjustments. High HbA1c and eAG levels indicate that a patient's blood sugar, suggesting a need for adjustments in treatment.

Sample type
Whole Blood
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
No
Biomarkers
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • eAG (mg/dL)
  • eAG (mmol/L)

Metabolic Risk Panel

$112.49

This panel is for early assessment of metabolic risk, using carefully selected tests that identify early metabolic deviations indicating disease risk. This panel has been selected to identify physiological changes oftentimes evident before the manifestation of common metabolic syndrome risk factors, to aid practitioners in identifying risk and delaying or preventing disease progression.

Sample type
Serum
Avg. sample processing time
5 Business days
Require fasting
Yes
Biomarkers
  • Apolipoprotein B The main protein found on LDL and other 'bad' cholesterol particles. Considered a strong indicator of cardiovascular risk, since each particle carries one ApoB molecule.
  • C-Peptide A byproduct made in equal amounts to insulin when your pancreas produces it. Helps distinguish how much insulin your body is actually making, useful in diabetes evaluation.
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months, based on how much sugar has attached to your hemoglobin. Key marker for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Total Cholesterol The combined measure of all cholesterol in your blood โ€” HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins together. A foundational marker of cardiovascular risk.
  • Triglycerides A type of fat in your blood used for energy storage. Elevated levels are linked to increased cardiovascular risk and often reflect diet, weight, or metabolic health.
  • HDL Cholesterol The 'good' cholesterol that helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels are generally linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • Insulin, Intact, Lc/Ms/Ms
  • Insulin Resistance Score
  • LDL Cholesterol (by calculation) The 'bad' cholesterol that can build up in artery walls. A core marker used to assess cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol Total cholesterol minus HDL โ€” capturing all the potentially artery-clogging ('bad') cholesterol particles in one number.
  • Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio Compares your total cholesterol to your HDL ('good') cholesterol, offering a quick snapshot of cardiovascular risk balance.
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