Use a blood test ordered by a healthcare professional
Have the test done at a clinic, lab, doctor’s office, or hospital
Use a finger-prick point-of-care A1C test if available
Use a venous blood draw for a laboratory A1C test
Follow any fasting or preparation instructions given by the clinic
Provide a blood sample
Wait for the sample to be analyzed
Review the A1C result with a healthcare professional
Repeat testing as recommended for monitoring diabetes or prediabetes