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While a glucose test measures blood glucose levels at one moment in time, a HbA1c test gives a picture of the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last few months.
This test checks whether you have diabetes - or your control if you do. HbA1c is the gold standard test for diabetes diagnosis or monitoring.
Take control of your health with the Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test, designed to measure your average blood sugar levels over the past 12 weeks.
Tracking how your body is handling blood sugar over time with HbA1c is one of the most important tests you can do to understand your metabolic health.
At-home HbA1c blood test measuring average blood sugar levels. NHS laboratory analysis without the need for a GP appointment.
Our Driver's Lifestyle Blood Test is designed for those who spend long hours on the road. It checks key markers to identify issues like fatigue, stress, or early signs of chronic conditions.
The preferred diagnostic test for diabetes
Our HbA1c blood test measures average blood glucose levels over a 10-12 week period. Gain accurate data on the amount of sugar in your diet and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.
An HbA1c blood test measures your average blood glucose control over the last 3 months - so you can check your overall diabetes risk.
Monitoring your HbA1c levels is essential for managing and understanding your long-term blood glucose control. An HbA1c test measures the percentage of sugar attached to your hemoglobin, providing a clear picture of your average blood glucose over the past two to three months.
Compare hba1c test tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Bluecrest Wellness Advanced Diabetes (HbA1c) | London Medical Laboratory Diabetes - Diagnosis and Monitoring (HbA1c) | Medichecks Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | Selph Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | Monitor My Health Diabetes Test | Medichecks Driver's Lifestyle Blood Test | Blue Horizon Medicals HbA1c | Forth HbA1c (pre-diabetes) Home Blood Test Kit | Thriva HbA1c blood test | Check My Body Health HbA1c Test - Diabetes Home Test Kit |
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| ProjectScreen score | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Price | £65.00 | £45.00 | £46.00 | £54.00 | £32.00 | £85.00 | £45.25 | £46.00 | £51.30 | — |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Turnaround Min Days | 3 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 0 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 8 days | 1 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 0 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | Venous draw at local venue | At-home finger-prick kit (+£3.99 postage), venous draw at a partner clinic (+£35) or home visit by a | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | At-home finger-prick | In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit or venous draw at a partner | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home rapid self-test (blood sample, results in minutes) |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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