| Haemoglobin A1c, Blood | |||||
| Registration Code | HBA | ||||
| Method | Biorad Variant HPLC. | ||||
| Synonyms | HBA1c Glycated Haemoglobin HBA |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 11.40(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | 5 mL EDTA Blood (minimum 1mL) | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | |||||
| Unacceptable Samples | Clotted samples, serum, plasma | ||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | |||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | 5 mL EDTA Blood (minimum 1mL) | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | 50 µL in microtube | ||||
| Aliquot Storage | Fridge | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | On ice | ||||
| When Analysed | 2 runs daily weekdays | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 3 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Diab-Lipids-Trace
| Interpretation
| Non diabetic < 6%, Target value for patients with diabetes
| <=7%. If result >8% consider additional action. Comments
| Fructosamine is no longer offered by this laboratory.
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