Blood Sugar (Fasting, PP & Random) test in Basti
Blood sugar tests measure glucose in your blood — fasting, 2 hours after a meal (PP) or at any time (random).
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- 8–12 hours for fasting sugar
- Report
- Within 4 hours
- Home collection
- Available in Basti
- Price
- Ask for price
Also known as: Fasting blood sugar, FBS, PP sugar, PPBS, Random blood sugar, Glucose test
What is the Blood Sugar test?
These tests measure the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Fasting sugar is taken after 8–12 hours without food, post-prandial (PP) sugar 2 hours after a meal, and random sugar at any time.
Why is it done?
- Screening for diabetes
- Symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination or weight loss
- Monitoring diabetes treatment
- During pregnancy
How to prepare
- Fasting sugar: no food for 8–12 hours; plain water is fine
- PP sugar: eat your normal meal, then give the sample 2 hours after you start eating
- Take diabetes medicines as your doctor advises
When will I get my report?
Usually within 4 hours (done in-house). You'll receive an SMS with your login to download the report online. Need help reading it? Try our free AI report explainer in English or Hindi.
Understanding your results
Commonly used cut-offs: fasting sugar below 100 mg/dL is normal, 100–125 suggests prediabetes, and 126 or above may indicate diabetes. A 2-hour PP value below 140 mg/dL is generally normal. Diagnosis is usually confirmed with repeat tests or HbA1c.
Included in these packages
- Basic Health Check — 6 tests
- Full Body Checkup — 13 tests
- Diabetes Care — 5 tests
- Senior Citizen (60+) — 13 tests
Frequently asked questions
Can I drink water before a fasting sugar test?
Yes, plain water is allowed. Avoid tea, coffee and juice.
When should I give the PP sample?
Exactly 2 hours after you start your meal.
General information only. Reference ranges vary between labs, and results should be interpreted by your doctor.