تعريف
A glycosylated hemoglobin test (HbA1c) is a blood test that measures the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein found in the blood. Glycosylated hemoglobin means that glucose (sugar) has attached to the hemoglobin protein. The higher your سكر الدم is, the more that glucose gets attached to your hemoglobin.
أسباب الاختبار
HbA1c shows how high your مستويات السكر في الدم have been during the past three months. This can help your doctor determine how well you are controlling your diabetes. Your doctor may also use HbA1c to test you for diabetes.
المضاعفات المحتملة
There are no major complications associated with this test.
ما يمكن توقعه
وصف الاختبار
You will roll up your sleeve. An elastic band will be wrapped around your upper arm. An area on your arm will be cleaned with alcohol. The needle will then be inserted into your arm. A small amount of blood will be drawn into a tube. The needle will be removed. Pressure will be applied to the puncture site. A small bandage may be placed on the site. Your blood will be sent to a lab for testing.
بعد الاختبار
Apply pressure to the site until bleeding stops.
كم من الوقت سيستغرق ؟
Less than five minutes
هل سيكون هناك ألم؟
قد تتألم قليلاً عند إدخال الإبرة.
نتائج
Talk to your doctor about what goal is right for you. If your HbA1c levels are high, you may need a change in treatment، مثل:
- Changing your medicines
- Increasing your level of physical activity
- Modifying your diet
Talk with your doctor about when you should be tested again.
استدعاء الطبيب
بعد الاختبار ، اتصل بطبيبك إذا حدث أي مما يلي:
- Bleeding from the puncture site
- Red, swollen, or painful puncture site
- If you have not heard from your doctor in 1-2 weeks
في حالة الطوارئ ، اتصل على المساعدة الطبية على الفور.