At-Home Diabetes Screening – Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test

⭐ Private • Accurate • Convenient
Check your long-term blood sugar levels from the comfort of your home with a simple finger-prick blood
test. This laboratory-based HbA1c test helps assess your risk for prediabetes or diabetes and supports
ongoing monitoring.

⭐ Why Choose This Test?
• No clinic visit required
• Small, simple finger-prick collection
• Reflects average blood sugar over 2–3 months
• Suitable for screening or monitoring
• Fast results after the lab receives your sample
Diabetes can develop gradually and may not show symptoms early. Regular screening supports early
awareness.

⭐ What This Test Detects
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
HbA1c measures the percentage of sugar (glucose) attached to hemoglobin in your red blood cells.
Because red blood cells live for about 3 months, this test shows your average blood sugar level over the
past 8–12 weeks, not just your level today.

Why it matters:
• Helps screen for prediabetes
• Helps identify possible type 2 diabetes
• Helps monitor blood sugar control if you already have diabetes
Understanding Your Results
• Below 5.7% – Normal range
• 5.7% to 6.4% – Prediabetes range
• 6.5% and above – Diabetes range
⚠️ This test does not by itself confirm a diagnosis. Results should be discussed with a healthcare
professional for proper interpretation.

⭐ How to Prepare for the Test
• No fasting required
• Can be collected at any time of day
• Food does not affect HbA1c results
• Continue taking your regular medications
• Do not stop or change any medication without medical advice

⭐ How the Testing Process Works
1. Order your test online
2. The DBS test kit is delivered to your home or office
3. You may choose to pick your kit or have your sample taken at our office.
4. Use the sterile lancet to collect a few drops of blood on the special DBS card (takes about 5
minutes)
5. Allow the sample to dry fully as instructed
6. Seal it in the provided bio-safe packaging
7. All materials required for sample collection are included in your kit — nothing extra is needed.
8. Return the sealed sample via matatu, courier, boda, or drop it off at our office.
9. Afyanilab rider pickup is available in major towns — contact us to arrange collection.
10. Your sample is tested in a certified laboratory.
11. Results are delivered confidentially to you via WhatsApp or email.
�� Dried blood spot samples are stable and safe during transport when properly packaged.

⭐ What’s Included in the Test Kit
• Sterile single-use lancet
• Alcohol swab
• Dried blood spot collection card
• Bandage
• Bio-safe return packaging
• Step-by-step printed instructions
• Everything required for complete collection

⭐ Fast & Convenient
Results are available within 2 hours after the laboratory receives your sample.

⭐ Secure & Private
• Discreet packaging
• Confidential digital results
• Secure handling from pickup to laboratory

⭐ Professional Support
If your HbA1c result is elevated, you are encouraged to share your report with a healthcare professional
for further evaluation and personalised guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need to fast before this test?
No. Fasting is not required for HbA1c testing.
2. Is the finger prick painful?
It feels like a quick small pinch and lasts only a second.
3. Can this test diagnose diabetes?
It helps identify possible diabetes risk, but diagnosis should be confirmed by a healthcare professional.
4. How often should I check HbA1c?
If at risk or previously diagnosed, testing every 3–6 months may be recommended. Your healthcare
provider can advise based on your situation.