HbA1c Test
Also known as: Haemoglobin A1c; Glycated haemoglobin
Related tests: Glucose, Microalbumin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To monitor a person’s diabetes and to help treatment decisions
When to Get Tested?
When first diagnosed with diabetes and then at least twice a year
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm or from a fingerstick
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