At Home Diabetes Hemoglobin A1C Screening Test
- HbA1c screening for men and women
- Free two-way shipping
- Fast results from the lab
- FSA/HSA cards accepted
Temporarily unavailable in NY state.
What is an At Home Diabetes Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test?
A Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. An at home diabetes hemoglobin HbA1c test kit from myLAB Box shows what the average amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin has been over the past three months. It’s a three-month average because that’s typically how long a red blood cell lives.
If your HbA1c levels are high, it may be a sign of diabetes, a chronic condition that can cause serious health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
Included is 1 finger-stick blood kit to test Hemoglobin A1c levels
What is the Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test used for?
An HbA1c test may be used to check for diabetes or prediabetes in adults. Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels show you are at risk for getting diabetes.
If you already have diabetes, an HbA1c test can help monitor your condition and glucose levels. Your health practitioner may use the HbA1c alone or in combination with other diabetes tests to make a diagnosis. They also use the HbA1c to see how well you are managing your diabetes.
Why do I need an HbA1c test?
This test checks if you currently have an increased amount of blood sugar over a period of three months. Based on the results, you can determine if you may be pre-diabetes or how controlled your diabetes treatment is.
Symptoms of diabetes may include:
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue
How to use the Diabetes Hemoglobin A1C Test
All myLAB Box tests come with instructions in the box. In addition, we provide video and PDF instructions for the sample collection methods used in our tests.
Blood sample collection
A1C is usually tested every 1 to 2 years, or as often as your doctor recommends.
Fully Lab-certified
myLAB Box works only with the best laboratories and health experts to ensure your tests results meet nationwide standards and are as accurate as tests done in a clinic or a doctor’s office.
The laboratories we work with are certified CAP and CLIA high complexity testing organizations at the forefront of diagnostic testing. HIPAA web security protocols protect your data.
What do I Need to do to Prepare for the Test?
No special preparation is needed. The food you have recently eaten does not affect the HbA1c test, so you do not need to fast to prepare for this blood test.
What do the Results Mean?
Normal Range (Blood Spot): <6%
Your HbA1c test result is given in percentages. The higher the percentage, the higher your blood sugar levels have been:
- A normal HbA1c level is below 5.7 percent
- Prediabetes levels are between 5.7 to 6.4 percent. Having prediabetes is a risk factor for getting type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes may need retests every year.
- Type 2 diabetes occurs when levels are above 6.5 percent.
What do I do if my Hemoglobin A1c is elevated?
It is recommended that you take a copy of you lab test to your health care provider to answer questions and to plan further studies and follow up.
Fast, Easy & Private
Step 1
Order online on your mobile, tablet or PC
Step 2
Collect & mail in your sample in 5 minutes
Step 3
Get lab-certified results online in 1-5 days
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Disclaimer
myLAB Box offers individuals with laboratory services for wellness monitoring. All tests are validated by myLAB Box clinical laboratory affiliates. Results are comparable to samples collected in a physician’s office or clinical laboratory. Tests used in myLAB Box kits have been developed and performance characteristics determined by myLAB Box clinical laboratory affiliates. These tests are used for clinical purposes only. They should not be regarded as investigational or for research. myLAB Box clinical laboratory affiliates are regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 as qualified to perform high complexity clinical testing and follow the guidelines of the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The tests, and services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. All information given as to the use of the tests is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for a physician`s consultation.
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