Book your A1c test at a local lab
Need to check on your blood sugar?
About 1 in 8 Americans has diabetes. An A1c test measures your average blood sugar over the past few months may provide help you identify your risk of prediabetes or diabetes.
A1c (hbA1c) test details
An A1c test is a simple blood test that provides a longer-term view of your blood sugar levels. Because it reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months, it can reveal patterns that a single blood sugar check might miss.
The results may help you and your healthcare provider better understand your risk for prediabetes or diabetes, assess how well diabetes is being managed, and decide whether any follow-up care is needed. If your A1c is higher than expected, there are many ways to improve blood sugar over time, including healthy eating, regular physical activity, and medication when appropriate.
Signs this test might be
right for you
Family history of diabetes
Overweight or obesity
Increased thirst or urination
Fatigue
A1c provides a long-term picture of your blood sugar control.
A1c reflects average glucose levels over approximately three months.
Prediabetes and diabetes can develop without symptoms.
Early detection can help prevent long-term complications. Early detection can help prevent long-term complications.
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Learn your A1c levels in 3 simple steps
Purchase your A1c test
Book your appointment and choose from over 2,200 Labcorp locations to receive your lab order.
Head to your selected Labcorp
Visit your selected lab for your blood draw.
Get your results
Our team will email your results and explain what they mean.
Care Access benefits
Being a member is FREE and includes:
- A Care Access account to access results and track your health
- Access to free health screenings (as part of our Future of Medicine program)
- Personalized research opportunities
- Affordable tests
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