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catherinecherub
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Interesting article here concerning HBA1c testing.
Lab results may differ depending on the analytical technique, the age of the subject and biological variations between individuals. Two individuals with the same blood sugar can have A1c values that differ by as much as 3 percentage points. In general, the reference range that is found in a healthy person is about 4% - 5.9%
Lower than expected levels can be seen in people with shortened red blood cell life span, such as those with glucose-6-phosphate hydrogenous deficiency, sickle cell disease or any condition causing premature red blood cell death. Higher than expected levels can be seen in people with a longer life red blood cell span, such as with Vit. B12 or folate deficiency.
It is well worth referencing all the links,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycated_hemoglobin
Lab results may differ depending on the analytical technique, the age of the subject and biological variations between individuals. Two individuals with the same blood sugar can have A1c values that differ by as much as 3 percentage points. In general, the reference range that is found in a healthy person is about 4% - 5.9%
Lower than expected levels can be seen in people with shortened red blood cell life span, such as those with glucose-6-phosphate hydrogenous deficiency, sickle cell disease or any condition causing premature red blood cell death. Higher than expected levels can be seen in people with a longer life red blood cell span, such as with Vit. B12 or folate deficiency.
It is well worth referencing all the links,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycated_hemoglobin