Blue Horizon Medicals Diabetes & blood sugar

HbA1c

The preferred diagnostic test for diabetes

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HbA1c

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

About this test

The HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) concentration represents the average blood glucose level over the previous several weeks.

This is more advanced than a simple blood glucose test, which gives a snapshot view only. Glucose attaches itself to the red blood cells, and as these red cells exist for around 8-12 weeks, knowledge of the amount of glucose attached can provide an idea of the level of sugar in your blood in recent weeks.

Knowing this background level of glucose is important if you're looking to monitor or diagnose type 2 diabetes. This test also aids in understanding how well controlled blood sugar levels are being managed for people who already have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Pay £4 more and upgrade to a Diabetes, Kidneys and Cholesterol Check, which tests HbA1C and 13 other biomarkers.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and UX 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical Depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection Convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Price Value 6.6/10

    £45.25 against a comparison-group median of £46.00 (-2%).

  • Results and Follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust Signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

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HbA1c Test - Diabetes Home Test Kit

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.

  • At-home test
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 0 days
 
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