Test Name: RBS – Random Blood Sugar (Glucose Random)

Clinical Significance:
The Random Blood Sugar test measures glucose concentration in blood at a random time of the day, irrespective of the last meal. It is commonly used for screening and monitoring diabetes mellitus and for evaluation of patients with acute symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.

Reference Ranges (may vary by lab):

• Normal: 70 – 140 mg/dL (depending on last meal timing)

• Borderline: 141 – 199 mg/dL

• Diabetes: ≥200 mg/dL with classic symptoms of diabetes

Indications:

• Screening of undiagnosed diabetes

• Monitoring of known diabetic patients

• Evaluation of emergency cases with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia

• Routine health check-up

Preparation:

• No fasting required.

• Sample can be taken at any time of the day.

• Same day reports