EXPLANATION OF THE A1c
TEST:The A1c (glycohemoglobin) test is a non-fasting, finger stick blood test designed to measure the percent (%) concentration of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having diabetes. The A1c test provides a reliable method to measure and/or assess the average level of individual diabetes control over the past 90 - 120 days. This test is not substitute for daily (routine) blood glucose monitoring. Test results must be reported to and interpreted by a physician. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is the method used to analyze the blood sample. The reagent solution contains 1 ml of EDTA and (0.25 mmol) KCN (blood preservative). This test is not substitute for daily (routine) blood glucose monitoring. Test results must be reported to and interpreted by a physician. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is the method used to analyze the blood sample. The reagent solution contains 1 ml of EDTA and (0.25 mmol) KCN (blood preservative). SAMPLE STABILITY:
Samples are stable for up to 30 days unrefrigerated. You should mail your sample as soon as possible or refrigerate until mailing. The HPLC analytical method detects and reports deteriorated or abnormal samples.
