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Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Testing from Dried Blood Spot Samples

Offer your clients a reliable way to monitor long-term glucose levels.

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What Is HbA1c?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), also known as glycated hemoglobin, reflects the average blood glucose level over the past 8–12 weeks. As red blood cells live for up to 120 days, HbA1c is a stable marker of long-term glucose control. It is widely used to assess prediabetes, monitor type 2 diabetes, and detect early signs of chronic hyperglycemia.

Cardiovascular Risk

Elevated HbA1c is independently associated with increased risk of heart disease, even in individuals without diabetes.
Metabolic Dysfunction

Higher HbA1c correlates with insulin resistance and obesity—making it a strong early marker of metabolic syndrome.
Cognitive Health

Raised HbA1c levels have been linked to reduced cognitive performance, memory decline, and increased risk of dementia in older adults.
Treatment Monitoring

High HbA1c levels contribute to microvascular damage that can gradually affect kidney, nerve, and retinal function.

Why Is HbA1c Testing Important?

  • Identifies early changes in glucose regulation
  • Helps evaluate and optimize lifestyle or dietary programs
  • Supports supplement brands targeting blood sugar control

For wellness brands and clinics, HbA1c testing delivers a science-backed, reliable biomarker to personalize care and monitor metabolic health over time.

What We Measure

Analyte

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

Sample type

Dried blood spot (DBS)

Method

Chromatography

Applications

  • Supplement Brands
    Quantify the impact of supplements designed to support glucose control or insulin sensitivity.
  • Corporate Health
    Incorporate minimally invasive testing into employer wellness programs.
  • Ongoing Client Engagement
    Build trust by offering measurable progress tracking through quarterly retesting.

FAQ

It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that has glucose attached to it (glycated hemoglobin), providing a picture of average blood sugar levels over the last 2–3 months.

Unlike a single glucose reading, HbA1c shows long-term patterns. It isn’t affected by short-term changes like meals or stress and is preferred for monitoring chronic glucose status.

Yes. Our dried blood spot test is designed for simple at-home collection. Clients collect a small blood sample from a fingertip and send it to our lab.

Yes. Before-and-after testing allows supplement brands to track and validate product impact on long-term glucose levels.

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