HbA1c: Where are you now?
On 3 October 2011, laboratories in New Zealand and internationally changed the way HbA1c results are reported.
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About this item
- Issue date:
- 2 September 2011
- Status:
- Current
- Corporate Author:
- Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health,
- Document date:
- 2 September 2011
- Topic:
- Diseases and conditions,
- Copyright status:
Copyright Held by Non-Crown Party
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Summary
On 3 October 2011, laboratories in New Zealand and internationally changed the way HbA1c results are reported.
The change makes it much easier to compare HbA1c results from different laboratories and research trials around the world
What is the new HbA1c?
The measurement is in millimoles per mole (mmol/mol) instead of a percentage (%).
Please note that while the results of the units are different, the test stays the same.
Resources for people with diabetes
Use the right-hand links to access resources to help you better understand your new HbA1c number.
The resources are:
- a wallet card – HP5405
- a factsheet – HP5406.
Also included is the HbA1c laboratory data formal change notification letter.
Ordering information
These resources can be ordered in hard copy.
Please note that 100 copies of the wallet cards and factsheets are sent for each single order. Please specify which item you are requesting.
Further information can be found on the Ordering printed publications page.