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A1c test .
Should we have to be empty stomach or we can have food when doing A1C test and what would be its cost normally?
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Dr. Mohammed Zaid
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
There is no relevance to food intake and hence can be done anytime.
Reg. Costs, depends on the lab and technique used. HPLC is the preferred method and may cost upwards of ₹400 depending on the lab. Some places do other methods like card test, etc that maybe a little less expensive. But reliability is questionable.
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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor
Diabetologist
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
HBA1C do not require empty stomach.
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Dr. Peerzada Ovais Ahmad
Diabetologist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
This test can be done at any time of the day .
The cost range would me around 300 - 600 rupees depending upon the lab .
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Dr. Deepthi Kareti
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1. HBA test can be done even after having food also.
2. Cost would be around 500
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