| diabetes | ||||
| Individual Tests | Code | Description | ||
| Diabetes Screen | 8242 | Composed of the following tests: Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C | ||
| Glucose | 503 | Glucose is the best screening test for diabetes and can reveal either a high or low blood sugar status. Food intake can influence the test results. Therefore, for optimum results, one should not eat 10-12 hours before the test. | ||
| Hemoglobin A1C | 347 | Hemoglobin A1C (glycosylated hemoglobin) indicates a person's long-term (2-3 month) average glucose. This is a good test to monitor a diabetic's glucose management. | ||