{"id":106319,"date":"2026-07-15T15:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=106319"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:27:11","slug":"hba1c-test-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/","title":{"rendered":"HBA1C Test Price in Pakistan 2026: Rates, Normal Range and Online Booking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An HbA1c test price\u00a0 in Pakistan is usually between <strong>PKR 1,000 and PKR 3,000,<\/strong> depending on the lab and city. Through Marham Health+ you can book it from <strong>PKR 1,470<\/strong> with home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is required, and your report is ready the same day, usually within about four hours.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Quick Fact<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Also called<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">A1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Glycated Hemoglobin, 3 month sugar test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Price at Marham Health+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong style=\"color: #00507a; font-size: 17px;\">PKR 1,470<\/strong> (from PKR 2,100)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>National price range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">PKR 1,000 to PKR 3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Report time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Same day, about 4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Fasting required<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Sample type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Blood, drawn from a vein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Home collection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Free, Lahore only at present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Pakistan has the highest age standardised diabetes prevalence in the world, so this is not a niche test. If your doctor has ever asked you to get your sugar checked &#8220;for the last three months&#8221; rather than just today, this is the test they meant. You can <a style=\"color: #0073a8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book an HbA1c test with Marham Health+<\/a> and get it done from home in Lahore.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_Is_an_HbA1c\" >What Is an HbA1c?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#A1c_Glycosylated_Hemoglobin_and_HbA1c_The_Same_Test\" >A1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin and HbA1c: The Same Test<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_Does_It_Measure\" >What Does It Measure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#HbA1c_Normal_Range\" >HbA1c Normal Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_Do_High_and_Low_Values_Mean\" >What Do High and Low Values Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#Symptoms_That_Mean_You_Should_Get_an_HbA1c_Test\" >Symptoms That Mean You Should Get an HbA1c Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#How_to_Prepare_and_What_Happens\" >How to Prepare and What Happens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#Before\" >Before<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#During_and_after\" 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\u0645\u06cc\u06ba \u0645\u062e\u062a\u0635\u0631 \u0645\u0639\u0644\u0648\u0645\u0627\u062a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_is_an_HbA1c_test\" >What is an HbA1c test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_is_the_normal_range_for_HbA1c\" >What is the normal range for HbA1c?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#What_is_the_HbA1c_test_price_in_Pakistan\" >What is the HbA1c test price in Pakistan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#Do_I_need_to_fast_before_an_HbA1c_test\" >Do I need to fast before an HbA1c test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#How_often_should_I_get_an_HbA1c_test_done\" >How often should I get an HbA1c test done?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/hba1c-test-price\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HbA1c_Test_Price_in_Pakistan_2026\"><\/span>HbA1c Test Price in Pakistan (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price of an HbA1c test changes depending on the lab you choose and which city you are testing in. Here is what you can expect to pay.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Provider<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Marham Health+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong style=\"color: #00507a; font-size: 17px;\">PKR 1,470<\/strong> (from PKR 2,100), home sample in Lahore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>General market range, Pakistan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">PKR 1,000 to PKR 3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Rates differ because of lab accreditation, the analyser used, and running discounts. If you are getting a full checkup rather than a single test, bundling HbA1c with a fasting sugar and lipid profile usually costs less per test than booking each one alone.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00507A 0%,#0073A8 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center; color: #ffffff; margin: 36px 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,80,122,0.25);\">\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #ffffff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Marham Health+ Lahore<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.3;\">Book Your HbA1c Test from PKR 1,470<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 18px; color: #eaf4fa;\">HbA1c test with home sample collection in Lahore. Report ready the same day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #eaf4fa; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\u2713 Home sample in Lahore \u00a0\u00a0 \u2713 Report the same day \u00a0\u00a0 \u2713 Accredited lab<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #00507a; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 17px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book HbA1c Test Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 16px 0 0; color: #eaf4fa;\">Or call the Marham helpline: <strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">0311 1222398<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_HbA1c\"><\/span>What Is an HbA1c?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An HbA1c test measures the percentage of your hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells, that has glucose attached to it. Because red blood cells live for about three months, this percentage reflects your average blood sugar over that whole period, not just the day you were tested. That is what makes it more useful than a single fasting sugar reading for spotting diabetes early or tracking how well treatment is working.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A1c_Glycosylated_Hemoglobin_and_HbA1c_The_Same_Test\"><\/span>A1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin and HbA1c: The Same Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your lab slip or prescription says A1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Glycated Hemoglobin, or Glycohemoglobin, it is asking for the same HbA1c panel. Different labs and doctors in Pakistan use these names interchangeably, so there is no need to worry about the exact wording.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Measure\"><\/span>What Does It Measure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">What it shows<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Glycated hemoglobin percentage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">The share of red blood cells carrying sugar coated hemoglobin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Estimated average glucose (eAG)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Your A1c percentage converted into an average blood sugar figure, similar to a glucometer reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HbA1c_Normal_Range\"><\/span>HbA1c Normal Range<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These cut-offs, used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, come from the <a style=\"color: #0073a8;\" href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/a1c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Diabetes Association<\/a>. Always read your result alongside the reference range printed on your own lab report.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">HbA1c result<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">What it means<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Below 5.7%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Normal range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>5.7% to 6.4%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Prediabetes range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>6.5% or higher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Diabetes range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_High_and_Low_Values_Mean\"><\/span>What Do High and Low Values Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Pattern<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">May suggest<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>High HbA1c<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Blood sugar has been running high over the past three months, which may indicate prediabetes or diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Rising HbA1c over time in a known diabetic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Current treatment plan may need to be adjusted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><strong>Low or falsely altered HbA1c<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Can happen with conditions that affect red blood cells, such as anaemia, which may make the result less reliable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A single HbA1c result outside the normal range does not confirm a diagnosis by itself. Doctors usually confirm a diabetes diagnosis with a repeat test or a fasting glucose test before starting treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_That_Mean_You_Should_Get_an_HbA1c_Test\"><\/span>Symptoms That Mean You Should Get an HbA1c Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent urination, especially at night<\/li>\n<li>Unusual thirst that does not go away<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight loss or constant hunger<\/li>\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<li>Slow healing cuts or wounds<\/li>\n<li>Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet<\/li>\n<li>A family history of diabetes, especially if you are over 45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_and_What_Happens\"><\/span>How to Prepare and What Happens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before\"><\/span>Before<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No fasting is needed, so you can eat and drink normally before the test<\/li>\n<li>Tell the phlebotomist if you have anaemia or another blood disorder, since this can affect accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily for the blood draw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_and_after\"><\/span>During and after<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A trained phlebotomist draws a small blood sample from a vein in your arm<\/li>\n<li>The draw itself takes only a couple of minutes<\/li>\n<li>You can resume normal activity right away<\/li>\n<li>Your report reaches you online the same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_It_Can_Detect\"><\/span>Conditions It Can Detect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An HbA1c test is the main screening and monitoring tool for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. This matters especially in Pakistan, where the International Diabetes Federation reports the highest age standardised diabetes prevalence of any country in the world. If you are over 45, carry extra weight, or have a family history of diabetes, doctors generally recommend getting this test done at least once a year even without symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Tests_You_Can_Book\"><\/span>Related Tests You Can Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #00507A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Test<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #00507A;\">Book<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Fasting Blood Sugar<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><a style=\"color: #0073a8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">Lipid Profile<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><a style=\"color: #0073a8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5fafc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">RFTs (Kidney Function Test)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><a style=\"color: #0073a8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\">LFTs (Liver Function Test)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #dbe7ee;\"><a style=\"color: #0073a8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #eaf4fa; border: 1px solid #cfe4f0; border-left: 6px solid #00507A; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 24px; text-align: center; margin: 36px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 23px; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 6px; color: #00507a; line-height: 1.3;\">Get Your HbA1c Test Done Today in Lahore<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #33566b;\">A trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home and your report reaches you online.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00507A 0%,#0073A8 100%); color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; padding: 15px 40px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 17px; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,80,122,0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/labs\/marham-lab\" 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id=\"What_is_an_HbA1c_test\"><\/span>What is an HbA1c test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An HbA1c test, also called an A1c or glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar level over the past two to three months. It is used to screen for and monitor prediabetes and diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_normal_range_for_HbA1c\"><\/span>What is the normal range for HbA1c?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A result below 5.7 percent is considered normal. A result between 5.7 and 6.4 percent falls in the prediabetes range, and 6.5 percent or higher falls in the diabetes range.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_HbA1c_test_price_in_Pakistan\"><\/span>What is the HbA1c test price in Pakistan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An HbA1c test in Pakistan typically costs between PKR 1,000 and PKR 3,000. Through Marham Health+ you can book it from PKR 1,470 with home sample collection in Lahore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_fast_before_an_HbA1c_test\"><\/span>Do I need to fast before an HbA1c test?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, fasting is not required. This is one advantage of the HbA1c test over a fasting blood sugar test, since you can get it done at any time of day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_get_an_HbA1c_test_done\"><\/span>How often should I get an HbA1c test done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have diabetes, doctors generally recommend testing at least twice a year. If you are over 45, overweight, or have a family history of diabetes but no diagnosis, a yearly test is a reasonable baseline, though your doctor should confirm what fits your situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With diabetes affecting close to a third of adults in Pakistan, an HbA1c test is one of the most useful checks you can add to a yearly routine, especially if you are over 45 or have a family history of the condition. Book it when your doctor recommends it, compare your result against the range on your own report, and have a qualified doctor walk you through what it means before making any changes to diet or medication. You can book an HbA1c test with Marham Health+ and get it done from home in Lahore, with your report ready the same day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An HbA1c test price\u00a0 in Pakistan is usually between PKR 1,000 and PKR 3,000, depending on the lab and city. Through Marham Health+ you can book it from PKR 1,470 with home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is required, and your report is ready the same day, usually within about four hours. 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