random blood sugar

Random blood sugar (RBS) test measures the level of glucose in the blood sample at any given time. In case of diabetic and prediabetic patients, glucose levels are subject to vary throughout the day. Diagnosing such abnormal changes in your RBS level suggests the need to change your diabetes management plan which can also help in reducing the potential risk of diabetic complications.

An intravenous blood sample is used for the analysis; fasting is not required for this test.

You can visit our nearest center to avail this test. You can also get this test done in the comfort of your home, for which you can opt for our home collection services while booking.

Metabolic profile, Diabetic profile, HbA1C

The main source of glucose is the food we consume, whereas, in the case of fasting, the liver produces and releases glucose in the bloodstream. On the other hand, insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels and the transport of glucose molecules from the blood to cells.

RBS test is significant for speedy diagnosis and in emergency conditions, e.g., hospitalization, since it does not require any special preparation like fasting. A follow-up test can be recommended by a physician in case your glucose level is higher than expected.

Red blood cells carry a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen. When hemoglobin attaches to glucose molecules in the blood, it becomes glycated to form HbA1c. When a blood glucose test measures the level of your blood sugar, the HbA1c test reflects the average amount of sugar attached to hemoglobin over the duration of 2 to 3 months.

The random Blood Sugar (RBS) test is also called Random Plasma Glucose (RPG) and Random Blood Glucose (RBG).