HbA1c, Glycated Hemoglobin Test |#MAX| 05 Parameter(s) Covered

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The HbA1c or the glycohaemoglobin test is a blood test that measures the amount of blood sugar attached to the haemoglobin and is used to calculate the average of the same over a period of three months, as a red blood cell typically survives for three months in the human body. The HbA1c blood test is crucial for monitoring long-term blood sugar control, especially for individuals with diabetes or at risk of developing it. The test determines if the treatment plan is effective or needs further improvement. The HbA1c normal range should be < 5.7 for individuals with healthy lifestyles, while higher levels may indicate prediabetes or diabetes, requiring timely intervention.

Overview of the Hba1c Test

The haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is a blood test that measures the amount of sugar attached to the haemoglobin in the blood. A red blood cell typically lives for about three months, and haemoglobin is part of the red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the other parts of the body. The test is used to calculate the average amount of sugar attached to the haemoglobin over a period of three months. Based on the normal range under the HbA1c test, the blood test helps in the diagnosis of diabetes & prediabetes and in monitoring treatment for the same.

Parameters

Glycosylated Haemoglobin(Hb A1c)

Average Glucose Value For the Last 3 Months

Comment(HbA1C)

Glycosylated Haemoglobin(Hb A1c) IFCC

Average Glucose Value For the Last 3 Months IFCC