Lab test at home
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) — book at home in Nigeria
Also known as A1c, glycated hemoglobin, 3-month sugar test. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed clinician about your own health.
What it is
Reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months by measuring sugar bound to haemoglobin.
Why doctors order it
The standard for diagnosing diabetes and judging long-term control — one number that summarises three months, no fasting required.
Sample & preparation
- Sample
- Blood (venous draw)
- Preparation
- No fasting needed.
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
How home collection works
01
Book in the app
Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.
02
Sample collected at home
A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.
03
Results, explained
Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.
Frequently asked questions
- What sample does the HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) need?
- Blood (venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
- Do I need to prepare for the HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin)?
- No fasting needed.
- How long do HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) results take?
- 24–48 hours. Results arrive in the GoDoctor app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.