1. Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.
2. Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.
3. A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.
4. Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.

Random Glucose Test

Product Description

Simple test measuring blood glucose levels at any time. Crucial for diabetes confirmation and treatment monitoring.

Why It's Performed:

• Check blood glucose levels
• Screen for diabetes or pre-diabetes
• Monitor treatment effectiveness
• Gestational diabetes screening in pregnant females

Why Get Tested:

• For symptoms of high/low blood sugar
• Increased diabetes risk
• Glucose level monitoring
• Treatment assessment

Lab Results:

Normal range: Less than 140 mg/dL.

Interpretation:

• Pre-diabetes: 140-199 mg/dL
• Diabetes: Above 200 mg/dL.

Prioritize your blood glucose health with the random glucose test.

How it works?

A healthcare professional collects a random blood sample from a vein, which is then analyzed in the lab.

FAQs:

Causes of High Blood Glucose:

• Hyperthyroidism
• Acromegaly
• Chronic kidney disease
• Steroid therapy
• Stress
• Cushing syndrome
• Pancreatitis

Causes of Low Blood Glucose:

• Liver disease
• Alcohol abuse
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Hypothyroidism
• Starvation
• Insulin overuse
• Kidney disease
• Severe infection

Preparation: No special prep; inform your doctor of your medical history and wear a short-sleeved shirt for easy sample collection.

Diabetes Risk Factors:

• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Family history
• Hypertension
• Age over 45

Risks: Minimal risks, including bruising, bleeding, infection, and lightheadedness, associated with blood collection from a vein.