Screening test
Blood Glucose Test
Finger-prick capillary blood glucose measurement โ used when urinalysis or history suggests possible diabetes.
Duration
3 min
Category
Screening
Included in
2 medicals
What It Involves
A quick finger-prick test measuring the glucose level in your blood at the time of your appointment. It is usually done when your urine dipstick shows glucose, your BMI is high, or you report symptoms of diabetes โ a single reading may be followed up with HbA1c or a GP referral rather than an immediate pass/fail.
What to Bring
Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) (and 1 more items)
Frequently Asked Questions
Blood glucose gives an immediate reading at the time of your appointment โ urine dipstick screens for glucose in your sample.
Your latest HbA1c result, medication list, and any GP or diabetic clinic letter confirming good control.
Health questionnaire
If your clinic requires a pre-visit health form, we'll email you their link. You complete it directly with the clinic โ we never see or store your answers.