HbA1c

Test/Investigation

HbA1c

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, Diabetic Clinic (Biochemistry)

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. HbA1c should be interpreted with caution in people with abnormal red blood cell turnover or abnormal haemoglobin type

Sample type

EDTA Whole Blood

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

72 hours

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

See interpretative comment on report, or contact laboratory

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH