Thriva Diabetes & blood sugar

HbA1c blood test

An HbA1c blood test measures your average blood glucose control over the last 3 months - so you can check your overall diabetes risk.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • HbA1c

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Thriva.

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

About this test

What can a HbA1c blood test tell you?

By checking your HbA1c levels regularly, you can understand your risk of pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes tends to affect men earlier in their lives than women. But women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to increased insulin resistance.

This test might also be helpful if:

  • you're over the age of 45 - your risk of diabetes increases with age
  • you've had gestational diabetes in the past
  • if you have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes
  • have other medical conditions - like heart disease, high blood pressure, PCOS, or high cholesterol
  • you're carrying excess weight
  • you're physically inactive

Find out how to manage your HbA1c levels with evidence-based advice from our GPs in a detailed report.

What's covered in this blood test?

  • HbA1c (diabetes risk): HbA1c refers to glycated haemoglobin. When the glucose (sugar) in your blood rises, it binds to the haemoglobin in your red blood cells. Red blood cells live for about 3 months, so an HbA1c test measures your average blood glucose levels over the last few months.

Description provided by Thriva.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 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.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 5.7/10

    £51.30 against a comparison-group median of £46.00 (+12%).

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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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