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Cheapest HbA1c diabetes test we compare
A single HbA1c blood test showing your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months, used to check for diabetes or prediabetes risk without fasting.
HbA1c test priced a little above the group median
A single HbA1c blood test that measures your average blood glucose over the past three months, commonly used to assess pre-diabetes and diabetes risk.
HbA1c test near median price with flexible collection
Measures HbA1c, a marker of average blood glucose over recent weeks, using a finger-prick, clinic or nurse home visit blood sample; suited to people wanting to monitor blood sugar control or as a step toward assessing type 2 diabetes.
Same single marker as rivals, priced above most
A single HbA1c blood test measuring average blood sugar over roughly the past three months, commonly used to assess risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Mid-priced HbA1c check, but Monitor My Health is cheaper
This single-marker blood test measures HbA1c, your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months, used to help flag pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes risk. Suits anyone with risk factors or symptoms wanting a quick check.
Near-median priced HbA1c test with fast at-home collection
A single blood test measuring HbA1c, the marker commonly used to assess long-term blood sugar control and support diagnosis or monitoring of diabetes. Suits people checking their diabetes risk or tracking an existing diagnosis.
Priced at the market median, cheaper options exist
A single-marker finger-prick test measuring HbA1c, commonly used to assess average blood glucose levels over the past 10 to 12 weeks and monitor risk factors linked to type 2 diabetes.
Same HbA1c marker as Medichecks' cheaper test, at £85
This single-marker blood test measures HbA1c, your average blood sugar over roughly the past two to three months. It is marketed toward drivers but measures the same marker as Medichecks' standard diabetes test.
One of the priciest single-marker HbA1c tests
A single blood test measuring HbA1c, used to assess average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months and monitor risk of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Suits general blood sugar monitoring.
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 | Monitor My Health Diabetes Test | Thriva HbA1c blood test | Blue Horizon Medicals HbA1c | Selph Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | Medichecks Diabetes (HbA1c) Blood Test | London Medical Laboratory Diabetes - Diagnosis and Monitoring (HbA1c) | Forth HbA1c (pre-diabetes) Home Blood Test Kit | Medichecks Driver's Lifestyle Blood Test | Bluecrest Wellness Advanced Diabetes (HbA1c) | Check My Body Health HbA1c Test - Diabetes Home Test Kit |
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| Compare Health Test score | 82.0 /10 Cheapest HbA1c diabetes test we compare | 79.2 /10 HbA1c test priced a little above the group median | 78.7 /10 HbA1c test near median price with flexible collection | 78.4 /10 Same single marker as rivals, priced above most | 77.0 /10 Mid-priced HbA1c check, but Monitor My Health is cheaper | 75.9 /10 Near-median priced HbA1c test with fast at-home collection | 75.5 /10 Priced at the market median, cheaper options exist | 69.5 /10 Same HbA1c marker as Medichecks' cheaper test, at £85 | 61.2 /10 One of the priciest single-marker HbA1c tests | Not rated |
| Price | £32.00 | £51.30 | £45.25 | £54.00 | £46.00 | £45.00 | £46.00 | £85.00 | £65.00 | — |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Turnaround Min Days | 1 days | 2 days | 1 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 3 days | 0 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 3 days | 1 days | 2 days | 2 days | 8 days | 0 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit | In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | Venous draw at local venue | 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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