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Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Home Collection Test

$ 79.0
$79

Are your lifestyle changes lowering your risk for diabetes? Start monitoring and find out.

For use by individuals with symptoms of respiratory viral infection consistent with COVID-19. 

 

With similar symptoms for all three infections, this comprehensive test helps you determine your COVID-19, flu, and RSV status with one short swab. 

 

It’s easy. We’ll send you an at-home collection kit to collect your nasal swab sample. Use the prepaid shipping label to send your kit back to our lab for testing. The average time to deliver results is currently 1-2 days from when your sample is received at the lab. Our labs process samples seven days a week. Check with your local FedEx for pick up and drop off locations. 

 

Note: This test is not a rapid test—it is a PCR test. Samples are sent back to our lab. Our $0 up front cost option is helpful for confirming a negative rapid test when you have symptoms. 

  

*Labcorp OnDemand offers this test and collection kit with an FDA Emergency Use Authorization. This means that while the laboratory performing this test has validation data to support offering this test and the collection kit, neither have been approved or cleared by the FDA. This product has been authorized only for the detection and differentiation of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), not for any other viruses or pathogens. It is only authorized during the duration of the COVID-19 emergency declaration by federal regulators. LabCorp may modify or cease to offer the test and the test kit upon direction of state or federal regulators in its sole discretion.  Please see the Patient Fact Sheet and the Health Care Provider Fact Sheet for additional information. 

 

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Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Home Collection Test
$ 79.0
$79

Test Details

Sample Type: Blood
Collection Method: Home collection. Mail sample to lab for results
Age: 18+
Results: 2-5 days from when your sample arrives at our lab
HSA/FSA: Accepted

Preparation: No special preparation needed.

Why Consider This Test

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Need an easy-to-use collection device?

This device makes collecting your sample easy and keeps it secure. The technology separates the blood sample, allowing for more comprehensive testing and accurate results.

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Looking to monitor progress?

Studies have found that moderate weight loss and exercise can prevent or delay the development of Type 2 diabetes among adults at high risk of diabetes.¹

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Planning to share results?

Our Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) At-Home Collection Test is the same test used by healthcare providers to monitor diabetes risk in patients.
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Concerned about being at risk?

Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it.¹

References:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Centers for Disease Control website. Reviewed December 21, 2021. Accessed November 2, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/prediabetes.html

2. American Diabetes Association. A1C does it all. American Diabetes Association website. Accessed December 13, 2022. https://diabetes.org/diabetes/a1c

3. American Diabetes Association. Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose). American Diabetes Association website. Accessed November 2, 2022. https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/medication-treatments/blood-glucose-testing-and-control/hyperglycemia

What’s Tested

  • Measures the average amount of glucose in your blood over an extended period (typically 8-12 weeks).

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online and we’ll ship a kit to you within 1-2 business days. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit required.

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Collect Your Sample

Upon receiving your kit, register it online and follow instructions to collect your sample.
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Send Your Sample In

Follow the instructions to mail your sample using the provided package and prepaid mailing label.
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Get Your Results 

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

FAQs

  • Hemoglobin A1c, also called A1c or glycated hemoglobin, is hemoglobin with glucose attached. The A1c home test evaluates the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months by measuring the percentage of glycated hemoglobin in the blood.
     

    This HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) test collection test can be used to screen for or assess the risk of developing diabetes.


    This diabetes home test kit can also be used to monitor treatment for individuals diagnosed with diabetes and help evaluate how well your glucose levels have been controlled by treatment over time. For monitoring purposes, an A1c of less than 7% indicates good glucose control and a lower risk of diabetic complications for most people with diabetes.²


    It is recommended that people work closely with their healthcare provider to select a goal that reflects each person's individual health status and that balances personalized risks and benefits.

  • Your blood sugar acts as an important barometer when it comes to your health, as elevated blood sugar levels over an extended period are often indicative of prediabetes and diabetes: a serious disease that can ultimately affect the health and function of other parts of the body including your nervous system, cardiovascular system, eyes and kidneys.

  • Hyperglycemia – often called “high blood sugar” – comes with several notable symptoms including³:
     

    • Blurred vision

    • Fatigue

    • Fluctuating weight 

    • Increased thirst

    • Frequent urination
       

  • Like with any at-home test, you can share the results with your healthcare provider. They will help determine what course of action is best, and if lifestyle changes are necessary.
     

  • Testing every 3 to 6 months is recommended for anyone concerned about prediabetes. This diabetes test kit is sensitive enough against daily blood sugar fluctuations that any time of day is fine to test, and you don’t need to test on an empty stomach.
     

    Again, as with any at-home test, you should consult your healthcare provider after getting your results. This will help facilitate the development of a health action plan moving forward.

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