A1C test

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diagnosis
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:hemoglobin_A1c_test
glycated hemoglobin test
gptkbp:compatibleWith short-term changes in blood glucose
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Samuel_Rahbar
gptkbp:diabetesRange 6.5% or higher
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1968
gptkbp:frequency every 3 to 6 months for diabetics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A1C test
gptkbp:limitation may be affected by anemia
may be affected by recent blood loss
may be inaccurate in hemoglobinopathies
gptkbp:measures average blood glucose
percentage of glycated hemoglobin
gptkbp:order gptkb:physician
gptkbp:prediabetesRange 5.7% to 6.4%
gptkbp:range below 5.7%
gptkbp:reflects average blood sugar over 2-3 months
gptkbp:type blood
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of diabetes
monitoring diabetes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:diabetes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5