What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
Fast for 8-10 hours, refrain from eating or drinking except water
Why do the analysis?
To detect and diagnose prediabetes, diabetes, and gestational diabetes (pregnant women).
When to do the analysis?
When you have symptoms suggestive of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia and monitor blood glucose values in diabetics.