Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
4.0 - 5.6 %
Pediatric
4.0 - 5.6 %
Clinical Significance
Reflects average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months. Used for diagnosing and monitoring the management of Diabetes Mellitus.
Causes of High
- Poorly controlled Diabetes
- Newly diagnosed Diabetes (≥ 6.5%)
Causes of Low
- Hemolytic anemia
- Recent blood transfusion
- Chronic blood loss