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Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Home Collection Test

$ 79.0
$79

Are your lifestyle changes lowering your risk for diabetes? Start monitoring and find out.

Instead of being in the dark about your diabetes risk, this test helps you proactively screen for prediabetes or diabetes right from home. This diabetes home test kit measures your HbA1c levels and evaluates your blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months. The results may help you decide whether diet and lifestyle changes are needed.  

Voted Best Overall At-Home Diabetes Test for 2022 by Verywell Health.

Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Home Collection Test

$ 79.0
$79

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood
Age: 18+
HSA/FSA: Accepted
Collection Method: Home collection. Mail sample to lab for results
Results: 2-5 days from when your sample arrives at our lab

Preparation: No special preparation needed.

Why Consider This Test

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Need an easy-to-use collection device?

This device makes collecting your sample easy and keeps it secure. The technology separates the blood sample, allowing for more comprehensive testing and accurate results.

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Looking to monitor progress?

Studies have found that moderate weight loss and exercise can prevent or delay the development of Type 2 diabetes among adults at high risk of diabetes.¹

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Planning to share results?

Our Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) At-Home Collection Test is the same test used by healthcare providers to monitor diabetes risk in patients.
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Concerned about being at risk?

Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it.¹

References:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Centers for Disease Control website. Reviewed December 21, 2021. Accessed November 2, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prediabetes.html

2. American Diabetes Association. A1C does it all. American Diabetes Association website. Accessed December 13, 2022. https://diabetes.org/diabetes/a1c

3. American Diabetes Association. Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose). American Diabetes Association website. Accessed November 2, 2022. https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/medication-treatments/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hyperglycemia

What’s Tested

Measures the average amount of glucose in your blood over an extended period (typically 8-12 weeks).

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online and we’ll ship a kit to you within 1-2 business days. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit required.

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Collect Your Sample

Upon receiving your kit, register it online and follow instructions to collect your sample.
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Send Your Sample In

Follow the instructions to mail your sample using the provided package and prepaid mailing label.
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Get Your Results 

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

FAQs

Hemoglobin A1c, also called A1c or glycated hemoglobin, is hemoglobin with glucose attached. The A1c home test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months by measuring the percentage of glycated hemoglobin in the blood.
 

This HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) test collection test can be used to screen for or assess the risk of developing diabetes.


This diabetes home test kit can also be used to monitor treatment for individuals diagnosed with diabetes and help evaluate how well your glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for most people with diabetes.²


It is recommended that people work closely with their healthcare provider to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances personalized risks and benefits.

Your blood sugar acts as an important barometer when it comes to your health, as elevated blood sugar levels over an extended period are often indicative of prediabetes and diabetes: a serious disease that can ultimately affect the health and function of other parts of the body including your nervous system, cardiovascular system, eyes and kidneys.

Hyperglycemia – often called “high blood sugar” – comes with several notable symptoms including³:
 

  • Blurred vision

  • Fatigue

  • Fluctuating weight 

  • Increased thirst

  • Frequent urination
     

Like with any at-home test, you can share the results with your healthcare provider. They will help determine what course of action is best, and if lifestyle changes are necessary.
 

Testing every 3 to 6 months is recommended for anyone concerned about prediabetes. This diabetes test kit is sensitive enough against daily blood sugar fluctuations that any time of day is fine to test, and you don’t need to test on an empty stomach.
 

Again, as with any at-home test, you should consult your healthcare provider after getting your results. This will help facilitate the development of a health action plan moving forward.

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