Three landmark clinical diabetes studies all concluded that maintaining mean blood glucose (MBG) levels at or about normal levels can reduce the risk for developing diabetes complications such as eye, kidney and nerve disease by as much as 72%. Maintaining "Tight Control" is important in all forms of diabetes. Reduce your risk for complications by routinely monitoring your A1c level.
The AccuBase Hemoglobin A1c Test by Diabetes Technologies (Model 881001) uses a unique and highly specialized multi-method laboratory analysis (HPLC-IE/BA) to evaluate your A1c level. The two (2) step process includes a screening step to detect hemoglobin variants and/or disturbed erythrocyte kinetics (DEK) by HPLC-Ion Exchange (IE). The second step includes the use of an interference-free procedure HPLC-Boronate Affinity (BA), that provides an A1c value free of possible interferences including chemically modified derivatives. This multi-method of the Diabetes Technologies AccuBase Hemoglobin A1c Test provides the most comprehensive evaluation of individual hematology surrounding A1c as the most recent inference of glycemic control by any laboratory or method available in the U.S.
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Hemoglobin A1c Home Blood Test by Diabetes Technologies |
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30 day stability of sample after collection |
Allows remote collection |
Above normal levels |
Greater than 5.6 % mg/dl (greater than 109 mg/dl) |
An A1c Level of 6.0% (126 mg/dl) or greater |
An A1c level of 6.0% or greater represents a high risk for diabetes mellitus. It is recommended that the individual seek immediate medial attention to discuss the cause of the elevated glucose level. There are confounding factors that can cause elevation |
Detects sample degradation |
Displaying abnormal or displaced peaks |
Highly precise measurement |
(< 2% CVs) 1.68 at 6.1 % and .68 at 9.5% |
Identifies out of range samples |
< 3M or > 5M RBCs |
Interference free method |
No Refrigeration of test kits required |
Interpretation of A1c levels when screening mean blood glucose (MBG) |
An important assumption of any monitoring of A1c should include the recognition that the analytical method and testing laboratory should be certified by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), certifying that their CV's are no greater |
Meets diabetes screening sensitivity requirement |
< 2.0% CVs |
Narrow non-diabetic range |
(4.2% - 6.0%) 70 = 108 mg/dl |
NGSP certified (method and testing laboratory) |
NGSP Level I certification |
No drying time required |
Reduces technical errors |
Normal HPLC-BA non-diabetic range |
4.3 - 5.5 % (70 - 108 mg/dl) |
Normal human glucose levels |
4.3 - 5.5 % (70 - 108 mg/dl) |
Patient chromatogram print out |
Allows visualization of total area peaks |
Recommended ordering frequency of Hemoglobin A1c |
According to the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, A1c should be routinely monitored in individuals with diabetes mellitus at least every 90 days. Ordering frequency of A1c may depend on the type of d |
Results Interpretation |
Interpretation of Individual test results and setting of individual A1c goals should be jointly discussed between the physician and patient at routine office visits. The presence of hypoglycemia unawareness should be a serious consideration when setting i |
Risk levels for developing possible diabetes complications associated with A1c levels |
Below normal levels: levels <4.3 % (70 mg/dl) indicate an serious risk for acute hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). High risk level for acute hypoglycemia. |
Shelf Life |
2 years, highly precise |
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This item is non returnable if opened, used or expired.
If item is found defective by the manufacturer, an exchange or refund will be offered.