All Tests, General Health, Diabetes
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Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test

$ 39.0
$39

This test helps determine if diabetes may be a concern for you.

Standard glucose tests only measure blood sugar levels at the time the sample is collected. This HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) test measures your average blood sugar level over an extended period (8-12 weeks) and is a useful tool for screening for prediabetes and diabetes.

 

Knowing your average blood sugar levels serves as a critical indicator of your health. Consistently elevated blood sugar levels often indicate 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.

Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test
$ 39.0
$39

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood
Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
Age: 18+
Results: 1 day from when your sample arrives at our lab
HSA/FSA: Accepted
Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation needed.

What's Tested
  • Hemoglobin A1c

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

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FAQ

  • High A1c levels may indicate that you are at a higher risk for prediabetes or diabetes. You can help manage your A1c levels by choosing healthy foods, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcoholic drinks4 and monitoring your blood sugar levels over time with the Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test. If your A1c levels are elevated, you should consult with a healthcare provider to determine the appropriate next steps in monitoring, treatment or lifestyle changes to consider.

  • Blood glucose levels indicate the amount of sugar in your blood at a given time. Consistently high blood glucose levels may be a sign of diabetes. A1c measures the average amount of glucose in your blood over an extended period (typically 8-12 weeks), providing better insight of whether your blood sugar levels have been on track over the last few months.

  • Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

  • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also provided to PWNHealth, which provides professional healthcare provider services for OnDemand tests. If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, or federal health authority, but only when legally required. For example, many states require the testing laboratory and healthcare provider to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as sexually transmitted diseases or COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

     

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  • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp OnDemand account. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires a healthcare provider order; for your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with PWNHealth LLC and its affiliated professional entities (collectively, PWNHealth) to provide healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready to be accessed through your Labcorp OnDemand account or through your Labcorp Patient account.