Measures your blood sugar after fasting to detect diabetes and prediabetes.
1.Blood Glucose (Fasting)
Measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting.
Also known as: Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Fasting Blood Glucose Test, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Blood Sugar Fasting Test
The Blood Glucose Fasting Test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting for at least 8–10 hours. It is one of the most reliable tests for detecting diabetes, prediabetes, and monitoring blood sugar control. Since food intake temporarily raises blood glucose levels, fasting provides a more accurate picture of your body's ability to regulate sugar.
A high fasting blood sugar level may indicate insulin resistance, prediabetes, or diabetes, while unusually low levels may be related to certain medications or underlying health conditions. Regular screening helps identify blood sugar abnormalities early, allowing timely treatment and lifestyle modifications.
A Blood Glucose Fasting Test measures your blood sugar level after an overnight fast. It helps evaluate how effectively your body uses insulin to regulate glucose. Doctors commonly recommend this test to diagnose diabetes, monitor treatment, or assess individuals at risk of developing diabetes.
Since no food is consumed before the test, the result reflects your body's baseline blood sugar level without the influence of recent meals.
Your doctor may recommend this test to:
Benefits of the blood glucose fasting test:
This test is recommended for:
You should consider this test if you experience:
To ensure accurate results:
| Fasting blood glucose | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Below 70 mg/dL | Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) |
| 70–99 mg/dL | Normal |
| 100–125 mg/dL | Prediabetes |
| 126 mg/dL or above | Diabetes (requires confirmation) |
Reference ranges can differ between labs. Your report shows the range used by the lab.
| Test name | Blood Glucose Fasting Test |
|---|---|
| Location | Orai |
| Sample type | Blood |
| Number of parameters | 1 |
| Home sample collection | Available |
| Fasting | Fast for 10 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed. |
| Report time | Within 24–30 hours |
| Recommended age | 5–99 years |
| Suitable for | Male & Female |
