Test Directory

HbA1c

Containers - Adult

Red/Pink Cap	Volume Range 0.2 ml Additive per Container Potassium EDTA

Containers - Child

Orange Cap - Paediatric	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

Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

SJH

Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP

Telephone: 01506 523000

WGH

Crewe Road South
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.