Laboratory test
HbA1c Test (Glycated Haemoglobin)
A blood test reflecting average glucose exposure over roughly the previous two to three months.
Also known as
HbA1c · A1c Test · Glycated Haemoglobin · Glycosylated Haemoglobin · HbA1c Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 3
What is the HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)?
HbA1c measures glycated haemoglobin and provides an estimate of average blood glucose exposure over roughly the previous two to three months. It is commonly used for diabetes assessment and for monitoring longer-term glucose control. Results are interpreted in the context of the person’s health and other investigations.
What does the HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) measure?
3 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Diabetes2 parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| HbA1c (Glycated Haemoglobin) | % | Fully Automated H.P.L.C | 4548-4 |
| Estimated Average Glucose (eAG, mg/dL) | mg/dL | Derived from HbA1c values | 27353-2 |
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| HbA1c (IFCC) | mmol/mol | 59261-8 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is needed for this test; you may eat and drink normally before your blood is drawn.
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3 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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