About the product
A1C-3 (Tina-quant Hemoglobin A1c Gen.3, Roche code CPS_000002) is an in vitro diagnostic test used for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin A1c in whole blood or in hemolysate prepared from whole blood, in mmol/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT/NGSP). According to the Roche product page, HbA1c results are useful for monitoring long-term blood glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Measured parameter and clinical significance
According to MedlinePlus, the A1C test measures the percentage of red blood cells that contain glucose-coated hemoglobin. Because red blood cells live for about three months, the result reflects the average blood glucose of the past two to three months. The test is used to monitor diabetes and prediabetes.
According to the same source, anemia and other blood disorders, kidney failure, liver disease, pregnancy and some medicines can affect the results. MedlinePlus also notes that the test is not used to diagnose type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Evaluation of the result rests with the physician.
Technical information
- Product: A1C-3, Tina-quant Hemoglobin A1c Gen.3 (Roche, CPS_000002)
- Sample: whole blood and hemolysate prepared from whole blood
- Result units: mmol/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT/NGSP)
- Standardization: on its cobas c 513 product page, Roche states that the Tina-quant HbA1c Gen.3 test is standardized to IFCC and can be traced to DCCT/NGSP (manufacturer's statement)
- Variants: the same page states that there is no interference from most known hemoglobin variants (manufacturer's statement)
- Pack size: 150 tests (pack listed on the product page for the cobas c 501 and COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus)
- Pack size: 2 × 100 tests (cobas c 111)
Use and compatibility
The Roche product page lists these systems:
- cobas c 111
- cobas c 311
- cobas c 501
- cobas c 502
- COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus
System pages: cobas c 111 and COBAS INTEGRA 400 plus. Other parameters are in the biochemistry test kits category.
The product page does not give sample collection and handling conditions or the measuring range. For this information, refer to the Roche method sheet.
Frequently asked questions
According to the Roche product page, the test measures hemoglobin A1c in mmol/mol (IFCC) and % (DCCT/NGSP).
According to MedlinePlus, HbA1c is the percentage of red blood cells that contain glucose-coated hemoglobin and reflects the average blood glucose of the past two to three months.
The Roche product page specifies whole blood and hemolysate prepared from whole blood.
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