Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Description
HbA1c is a measure of glycosylated hemoglobin, which results from binding of glucose with hemoglobin in red blood cells. High HbA1c indicates that glucose has been elevated above normal levels over the past three months. (Blood Spot Test)
Disease/Condition
Diabetes
Location
Self testing at-home
At-home
Specimen
Finger prick blood collection with a lancet
Blood (Finger prick)
Type
Chemistry, Enzymatic
Analytes Included
  • Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c)