Nutrition
Metabolic
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test
Improve your health by controlling long-term glucose levels.
59,00 €Free shipping across the EU
- Measurement of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for long-term glucose levels
- Sample analyzed in a certified clinical laboratory
- Free shipping within the EU
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Return envelope for your sample in the box14-day returns on unopened kits
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- Sample
- Finger-prick
- Results
- ≈14 days
- Lab
- Lifelab1 (EU)
What it measures
Three months of blood sugar, one number.
HbA1c measures how much glucose has bonded to your red blood cells. Unlike a fasting glucose reading, it cannot be gamed by one good day.
Method: HPLC (IFCC-traceable)
- HbA1cGlycated haemoglobinmmol/mol · %
Is this test for you?
Consider it if you recognise any of these.
Energy crashes
Sleepy after meals, cravings between them.
Family history
Type 2 diabetes in parents or siblings.
Thirst and urination
More than usual, without a reason.
Weight change
Gaining or losing without trying.
Still unsure? Take the two-minute quiz.
How it works
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01
Order your kit
Choose a test and check out. We post the kit to you.
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Collect a few drops
A pain-free finger-prick at home, following the instructions in your kit.
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Post it to the lab
Seal the sample in the foil bag and send it back in the envelope from the kit.
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Read your results
Your report goes live online. Open it with the code printed on your kit.
In the box
- 1 alcohol wipe
- 2 lancets
- 1 band-aid
- 1 gauze pad
- 1 blood sample collection card
- 1 card's sleeve
- 1 foil bag
- instruction manual
- envelope for shipping the samples
The science
48
mmol/mol and above is the diagnostic threshold for diabetes; 42–47 is the pre-diabetes range used in the UK.
WHO 2011 · NICE
120 d
is the lifespan of a red blood cell, which is why HbA1c reflects three months.
Diabetes Care
1 in 3
adults with pre-diabetes do not know they have it.
IDF Diabetes Atlas
Figures from the cited publications describe the marker in general. They are not Bloodo data and do not predict your result.
Questions
Before you order.
What if my sample can't be analysed?+
The laboratory checks every sample before analysis. If yours cannot be analysed, we contact you by email to agree the next step.
How is the kit delivered and how do I return the sample?+
The kit comes by post. Shipping across the EU is free. The envelope for sending your sample back to the laboratory is in the box: seal the dried sample card in the foil bag, put it in the envelope and post it the same or the next day, as described in the instructions.
Can I return the kit?+
Unopened kits can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Because the kit is a single-use medical device, we cannot accept opened kits. Return shipping is paid by the customer.
How accurate is a finger-prick sample?+
The kit is a CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device for self-sampling of capillary blood. What matters most is collecting the sample as the instructions describe: a full drop in each circle, dried for the time stated, posted promptly.
Can I take the test while on medication or during pregnancy?+
Most tests can be taken while on medication, but some medicines change the result. The instructions in your kit say what to avoid before sampling. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18, please check with your doctor first.
Who sees my results?+
Only you and the laboratory that analyses your sample. Results are published online and opened with the code printed on your kit. Personal data is processed under GDPR.
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