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Fasting blood sugar (FBS) — book at home

Also known as fasting glucose, FBS test, blood sugar test. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

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What it is

Measures the glucose in your blood after an overnight fast.

Why doctors order it

The first-line screen for diabetes and prediabetes, and the simplest way to monitor sugar control if you are already on treatment.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Blood (finger-prick or venous draw)
Preparation
Fast 8–10 hours (water is fine).
Turnaround
Same day

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the Fasting blood sugar (FBS) need?
Blood (finger-prick or venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the Fasting blood sugar (FBS)?
Fast 8–10 hours (water is fine).
How long do Fasting blood sugar (FBS) results take?
Same day. Results arrive in the iHealix app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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