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GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN (GHB / HBA1c)
Report Time
8 Hrs
Fasting
Required
Collection
At Home
Sample
WB-EDTA (3ml)
₹499.00
₹800.00
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Why Is This Test Done?
HbA1C has been endorsed by clinical groups and American Diabetes Association guidelines 2017 for diagnosing diabetes using a cut off point of 6.5%
Low glycated haemoglobin in a non diabetic individual are often associated with systemic inflammatory diseases, chronic anaemia (especially severe iron deficiency and
haemolytic), chronic renal failure and liver diseases. Clinical correlation suggested
In known diabetic patients, following values can be considered as a tool for monitoring the glycemic control.
INCREASED IN 1. Chronic renal failure with or without hemodialysis. 2. Iron deficiency anemia. Increased serum triglycerides. 3. Alcohol. 4. Salicylate treatment.
DECREASED IN 1. Shortened RBC life span (hemolytic anemia, blood loss), Pregnancy. 2. Ingestion of large amounts (>1g/day) of vitamin C or E. 3. Hemoglobinopathies (e.g.: spherocytes) produce variable increase or decrease. 4. Results of %HbA1c are not reliable in patients with chronic blood loss and consequent variable erythrocyte life span.
Preparation Instructions
Fasting: Unlike some other glucose tests, HbA1c does not require fasting. You can eat and drink normally before the test.
Timing: The HbA1c test can be done at any time of day, an