Also known as: Glycated Haemoglobin, GHb, Haemoglobin A1c, GHB
Specimen requirements
Sample type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection requirements: No special requirements
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Analytical method
HPLC
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Horton General Hospital
Reference intervals
Adults
20-41 mmol/mol Hb
Non-diabetic
42-47 mmol/mol Hb
High risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus consider referral to NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme if >18yrs, non-pregnant or not known DM.
>48 mmol/mol Hb
Diagnostic of Diabetes Mellitus. Refer to local guidance for further management.
Children
For patients aged under 18 years with an HBA1c of 39-47mmol/mol (inclusive) please discuss the result with the paediatric diabetes consultant-on-call at the John Radcliffe as this may represent pre-diabetes.
