Turnaround Time
4-6 hours
Fasting Required
Yes (8-12 hours)
Home Collection
Available 24/7
Available Tests in This Category
Browse 7 comprehensive laboratory tests with detailed information
Fasting Blood Glucose
Measures blood sugar levels after 8-12 hours of fasting
Primary screening test for diabetes and impaired fasting glucose
Random Blood Glucose
Blood sugar measurement at any time of day, regardless of meals
Screening for diabetes when fasting test not possible; any time testing
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Average blood glucose control over 3-month period; reflects long-term glycemic control
Gold standard for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring; correlates with long-term complications risk
Average Blood Glucose (Calculated from HbA1c)
Estimated average glucose level derived from HbA1c percentage
Helps translate HbA1c into daily glucose values for patient understanding
Insulin (Fasting)
Measures fasting insulin levels to assess pancreatic beta-cell function and insulin resistance
Evaluates insulin resistance; elevated levels may precede diabetes
C-Peptide (Fasting)
Measures endogenous insulin secretion; more stable than insulin and useful in insulin-treated patients
Distinguishes endogenous vs exogenous insulin; assesses beta-cell reserve
HOMA-IR (Calculated)
Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance; calculated from fasting glucose and insulin
Quantifies insulin resistance; >2.0 indicates significant resistance
Professional Home Collection Service
All tests in this category available for home collection across Dubai
Service Features
- • Certified professional phlebotomists
- • Sterile equipment and safety protocols
- • Same turnaround times as clinic
- • Available anywhere in Dubai
- • Hotels, homes, and offices covered
Availability
- • 24/7 service availability
- • Early morning slots (6:00 AM onwards)
- • Evening appointments available
- • Weekend and holiday service
- • Same-day appointments possible