Fbs Test

• FBS stands for Fasting Blood Sugar Test, which measures the glucose (sugar) levels in the blood after an overnight fasting period.
• It is a common test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes mellitus and assess blood sugar control.

• An FBS Test is done to evaluate blood sugar levels and screen for diabetes or prediabetes.
• It is also used to monitor blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes and assess the effectiveness of diabetes management strategies.

The FBS Test requires fasting for at least 8 hours before the test. Only water is allowed during the fasting period.

• A blood sample is taken from a vein, usually in the arm, and sent to a laboratory for analysis.
• The blood sample is tested to measure the fasting blood sugar levels, and the results are typically reported in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

Normal fasting blood sugar levels typically range between 70-99 mg/dL (3.9-5.5 mmol/L).

• Elevated fasting blood sugar levels may indicate prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance) or diabetes, depending on the severity of the elevation.
• Abnormally low fasting blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) may be a sign of an underlying health condition or medication side effect and require further evaluati