The glycosylated hemoglobin test (HBA1C) – анализ крови, which measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein, contained in the blood. Glycosylated hemoglobin means, that glucose attached to the hemoglobin protein. The more blood sugar, the more likely, that glucose attached to the hemoglobin.
HBA1C shows, how high blood sugar levels have been for the last three months. This will help the doctor determine the level of development of diabetes. The doctor may also use HbA1c to diagnose diabetes.
You have to roll up sleeves. Around the arm will be wrapped rubber band. Field sampling of blood on hand will be cleared swab, dipped in alcohol. In the vein of the hand is inserted into the syringe needle, whereafter the small amount of blood is drawn. Then, the needle is removed, pressed against the puncture site. In place of the injection can be applied small bandage.
The blood will be sent to the laboratory for testing.
Push the needle injection site until the bleeding stops.
Less than five minutes.
When the needle is inserted, It may feel a slight burning sensation.
If your HbA1c level is high, you may need to start or change treatment, eg:
Talk to your doctor about, when you need to pass a test to determine the level of glycosylated hemoglobin again.
After the test, call your doctor in the following cases:
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