1. eAG levels reflect the average glucose concentration over the past 8-12 weeks, and provides a more useful indication of long-term glycemic control than blood and urinary glucose determination. Formula: eAG (mg/dL) = 28.7 x HbA1c - 46.7 |
2. This HbA1c test is traceable to the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reference study and is certified by the NGSP. |
3. Interferences in HBA1c test may include: |
- High Hb F (>30%) |
- High Hb H (H Disease) |
- High Hb Bart's Disease |
- Homozygous Hb SS, Hb CC (no Hb-A present) |
- Double heterozygous Hb SC (no Hb-A present) |
- Other Hb variants |
- Other severe anemia |
For samples with interference suggest perform other tests such as Fructosamine or, if clinically indicated, a Hb Pattern for the presence of variants. |
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Source: |
1. American Diabetes Association: Standards of medical care for patients with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care 2010;33:S11-S61. |
2. Nathan DM, Kuenen J, Borg R, et al: Translating the A1c assay into estimated average glucose values. Diabetes Care 2008 Aug;31:1473-1478 |