A1c Diabetes Blood Test Kit (HbA1c). Long-Term Blood Sugar Test

Monitor your long-term blood sugar from home with our HbA1c (A1c) Home Blood Test Kit. Results are delivered securely as a quantitative PDF report that you can share with your GP. Analysed using HPLC technology in a CQC-regulated laboratory.

Monitor your long-term blood sugar levels from home with our HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) Home Blood Test. This lab-tested finger-prick kit measures your average blood glucose over the past 8–12 weeks, making it one of the most widely used markers for diabetes monitoring and blood sugar control.

Fast, Clear Results

• Results are issued within 1–3 working days of laboratory receipt

• Your report is quantitative, showing your exact HbA1c value

• Reference ranges are included to help you understand whether results fall outside expected levels

• Reports are delivered securely by email as a PDF attachment

If you would like a copy of your chromatogram graph to share with your clinician, we can provide this on request. Please email info@lhclab.co.uk.

NHS-Standard Technology for High Accuracy (HPLC Method)

At LHC Lab, HbA1c testing is performed using HPLC analysers, the same type of technology used in many NHS hospital laboratories. This method is widely recognised for its accuracy and reliability in HbA1c measurement.

Our analysers are:

• NGSP certified (manufacturer certification completed)

• Traceable to the DCCT reference method, supporting consistent and clinically meaningful results

CQC-Regulated Laboratory

For reassurance and quality assurance, LHC Lab is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the same regulator responsible for monitoring NHS hospitals and clinics.

What’s Included in the Kit

Your HbA1c home test kit includes everything needed to collect and return your sample safely:

• Finger-prick lancets

• Collection tube and tube pouch

• Instructions and lab request form

• Labels and tube holder

• Swabs, alcohol wipes, and plasters

• Prepaid UN3373 return packaging

Once collected, simply post your sample using your nearest post office.

What Is an HbA1c Test?

HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) is a blood test that measures the percentage of haemoglobin in your red blood cells that has glucose attached to it. Because red blood cells live for around 2–3 months, HbA1c provides a reliable indicator of your average blood sugar levels over time.

This test is commonly used to:

• Support assessment of diabetes and pre-diabetes

• Monitor long-term blood sugar control in people living with diabetes

• Track changes after diet, lifestyle, or treatment adjustments

No fasting is required for an HbA1c test.

Your report includes results in both:

• % (percentage)

• mmol/mol

Understanding Your HbA1c Results

HbA1c results may be shown in two units, both representing your long-term average blood sugar.

HbA1c Results in Percentage (%)

• Below 6.0%: Generally within expected range

• 6.0% to 6.4%: Indicates increased risk (pre-diabetes range)

• 6.5% or above: Diabetes threshold (typically confirmed with repeat testing)

HbA1c Results in mmol/mol

• Below 42 mmol/mol: Generally within expected range

• 42 to 47 mmol/mol: Indicates increased risk (pre-diabetes range)

• 48 mmol/mol or above: Diabetes threshold (typically confirmed with repeat testing)

If your HbA1c result is elevated, your GP may recommend follow-up testing, monitoring, and assessment alongside your symptoms and medical history.