FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers rapid A1-C testing for patients with prediabetes or diabetes. This new test is in addition to physicals and other occupational medicine services such as pulmonary function, hair, oral fluid, breath alcohol, respirator fit, depth perception, and audiogram testing.
The A1-C test, also known as the hemoglobin A1-C or HbA1c test, is a blood test that measures the average blood sugar level over the past three months. The A1-C test is the most commonly used test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes and is also the main test used by healthcare professional to manage diabetes.
The rapid A1-C test results are available within seven minutes to provide same-visit findings and allow providers to make immediate medication adjustments.
A1-C testing is offered Monday – Friday, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 8am – 6 p.m. at FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic, located at 19900 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary.
PHOTO: Medical Assistant Shonda Johnson demonstrates the new rapid A1-C test for patients with prediabetes or diabetes.
