Blood Tests & Screening
About this service
A blood glucose test is a quick finger-prick check done in our rooms in Windhoek to measure the level of sugar in your blood. It is one of the simplest and fastest ways for your doctor to screen for diabetes or to see how well an existing diabetes diagnosis is being managed. A small drop of blood is taken and read on a photometric meter, giving a result within minutes so your doctor can discuss it with you the same visit.
Eastgate Clinic offers this test as part of a consultation or as a standalone check. It is a useful, low-discomfort way to keep an eye on your metabolic health.
What to expect
- You may be asked to fast overnight if your doctor wants a fasting glucose reading
- A quick finger prick gives a single drop of blood, read on a meter in our rooms
- The sugar reading is ready in minutes and discussed with you in the same visit
- If the level is high, your doctor may suggest an HbA1c test to look at longer-term control
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- Increased thirst or frequent urination
- A family history of diabetes
- Unexplained tiredness or weight change
- Monitoring known diabetes or pre-diabetes
- A routine health screening check
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before a blood glucose test?
Not always. A random reading can be done at any time, but your doctor may ask you to skip breakfast so a fasting glucose level can be checked. They will tell you which is needed when you book.
How quickly do I get my blood sugar result?
Within minutes. The finger-prick drop is read on a meter in our rooms, so your doctor goes through the number with you in the same visit.
What blood sugar reading means I might have diabetes?
A single high reading does not confirm diabetes on its own. Your doctor will look at whether you were fasting, your symptoms and your history, and may suggest an HbA1c test to confirm.
Ready to book your blood glucose test?
Choose a date and time online and we will confirm your appointment at Eastgate Clinic in Windhoek. Medical aid and private patients welcome.