Blood Sugar / Diabetes
HbA1c Test Price in Sri Lanka
Your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months, in one sample. No fasting needed.
Price at St. Luke's, Ja-Ela
LKR 2,100
- No fasting needed.
- Most reports within 24 hours
- Home collection at the same price
What the HbA1c test measures
HbA1c measures the share of haemoglobin in your red blood cells that has sugar attached to it. Because red cells live for around three months, it reflects your average blood sugar over that period rather than a single moment — which is why doctors use it to screen for prediabetes and diabetes and to track how well diabetes is controlled.
Also known as: Glycated haemoglobin, A1c, 3-month sugar test.
Why doctors order it
- Screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
- Checking diabetes control every 3–6 months
- Family history of diabetes, weight around the middle or high blood pressure
- Following up a borderline fasting blood sugar
How to prepare
No fasting is needed and it can be taken at any time of day. If it is booked together with a Fasting Blood Sugar or Lipid Profile, fast 8–12 hours for those.
Common questions
How much does a HbA1c test cost in Sri Lanka?
At St. Luke's Medical Laboratory in Ja-Ela, the HbA1C costs LKR 2,100. That is the published counter price — home sample collection is available at the same price across the towns we serve.
Do I need to fast for a HbA1c test?
No fasting is needed and it can be taken at any time of day. If it is booked together with a Fasting Blood Sugar or Lipid Profile, fast 8–12 hours for those.
How soon will I get my report?
Most reports are ready within 24 hours and can be shared digitally.
Is HbA1c better than a fasting sugar test?
They answer different questions. A fasting sugar shows one moment; HbA1c shows the 2–3 month trend. Many doctors ask for both together.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Only your doctor can interpret your result. Prices are subject to change — confirm when you book.