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General
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Clinical Use:
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To monitor a person's diabetes and to aid in treatment decisions. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| A1c, GHB, HbA1c, |
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Code:
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GHB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<6.0% (<42 mmol/mol)
Screening:
HbA1c >=6.5% is consistent with diabetes mellitus or overt diabetes in pregnancy (ADS 2023, ADIPS 2025).
Monitoring:
HbA1c target for glycaemic control is <7% (<53 mmol/mol).
Prior to conception, HbA1c target is < 6.5% (<48 mmol/mol).
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 29-08-2025 14:04 |