Can I take HbA1c after a meal?

Yes, fasting is not required: HbA1c reflects months of average glucose, not the moment of sampling.

How does HbA1c complement fasting glucose?

Fasting glucose is a snapshot; HbA1c is a 2–3 month trend. Together they improve prediabetes detection and therapy monitoring.

Average glucose over 2–3 months. Key test for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring.

Fasting is not required. Results may be unreliable in hemolytic anemia and some hemoglobinopathies — inform the lab.

24–48 h

Non-diabetes adult target is often 4.0–5.6% (see report). ≥6.5% on repeat confirms diabetes per WHO criteria.

Can I take HbA1c after a meal?: Yes, fasting is not required: HbA1c reflects months of average glucose, not the moment of sampling.
How does HbA1c complement fasting glucose?: Fasting glucose is a snapshot; HbA1c is a 2–3 month trend. Together they improve prediabetes detection and therapy monitoring.

Indicative price: 120,000 UZS

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