Test Directory
HbA1c
Containers - Adult
![]() Red/Pink Cap
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Volume Range
0.2 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Containers - Child
![]() Orange Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
0.05 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Reference ranges
IFCC 20 - 41 mmol/mol
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Availability
Normal working hours only.
Anticipated turnaround
4 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
HbA1c is generally used to monitor glycaemic control in Diabetes.
HbA1c is now available for Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. This is not a first-line test and should only be used when guideline criteria are met. Interpretation of HbA1c for the diagnosis of Diabetes is:
HbA1c <41 mmol/mol is in the normal range.
HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol is in the high risk range
HbA1c =>48 mmol/mol is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus
General additional information
Please see current clinical guidelines. Also know as glycated haemoglobin.