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11. TESTING HbA1c
Code confirmation display after the test
In the event of an error in the process of recongnizing the cartridge code, the
analyzer asks for the type and code of the cartridge.
1. It asks to confirm if the cartridge is a test cartridge or
a check cartridge. Take out the cartridge, and use the
̵G̷
to match the type of cartridge, and press to
confirm.
2. After selecting the type of cartridge, use the
̵G ̷
to match the code number of the cartridge, then press
to confirm, and the test result is displayed.
AM10:08
AM10:08
Test
OK?
Cartridge
13/03/30
13/03/30
CODE
OK?
3961
11. TESTING HbA1c
Limitation of Procedure
The
CLOVER A1c
®
assay gives accurate and precise results over a range of total
Hemoglobin of 7 to 20 g/dL. Most patients will have hemoglobin concentrations within
this range.
However, patients with severe anemia may have Hemoglobin concentrations lower than
7 g/dL, and patients with polycythemia may have Hemoglobin concentrations above 20
g/dL. Patients known to have these condition should be tested with another method for
HbA1c determination.
Expected values
The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) 2012 Clinical Practice Recommendation
for diabetes specifies a treatment goal of less than 7% HbA1c.*
Expected values
