Analysis of office-based glycohemoglobin measurement.

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  • Trefor Higgins
چکیده

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measurements are important for monitoring glycemic control in patients with diabetes. The positive impact of point-of-care HbA1c measurements on patient management is described in the literature. The general analytical requirements for HbA1c testing are described. The analytical evaluation of a new point-of-care HbA1c analyzer, suitable for a physician's office, against these requirements is described.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of diabetes science and technology

دوره 1 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007