HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin)

Test/Investigation

HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, Diabetic Clinic

Units

mmol/mol

Indications

Monitoring of diabetic control and diagnosing diabetes mellitus

Comments/Precautions

Individual glycaemic targets should take into account the individual's age, clinical condition, and hypoglycaemia risk

Sample type

EDTA

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

See interpretative comment on report, or contact laboratory

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH