HBA1C

[rdshevade]

A question on HBA1C. Does one take this test on fasting or you can take this test anytime of the day even after breakfast or lunch ?

[ramana42 Volunteer]

It is fasting sample.

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

Any time.

[Raghuram0102]

It's a last 3 months average so does not matter

[Giogio]

Anytime

[shahzam]

Any time ,no restrictions.

Bcz it is 3 months average.

[rdshevade]

Thanks for all the replies. I believe that anytime since it is 3 months average.

[gangadharan_nair]

No special preparation is needed. The food you have recently eaten does not affect the A1C test, so you do not need to fast to prepare for this blood test.

Sources:--

medlineplus.gov/ency/articl...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyca...