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Hemoglobin A
1c
Test
The following section explains the test sequence for an HbA
1c
test.
Preparing Patient Samples and Controls for Hemoglobin A
1c
Test
Materials Required:
• DCA Systems Hemoglobin A
1c
Reagent Kit (for use with the DCA Vantage
system)
• Patient sample
• Control Kit or other control
• Lint-free tissue
• Clock or timer
For information on preparing controls, refer to Quality Control ‚ page 87.
For information on calibrating, refer to Calibrating for Hemoglobin A1c ‚
page 83.
Performing a DCA Hemoglobin A
1c
Test
NOTE: You can save unused capillary holders and use them with any lot of
DCA Hemoglobin A
1c
reagent cartridges.
1. Open and inspect the Reagent Cartridge Foil Package.
2. Open the plastic wrap of the capillary holder by tearing the wrap at the
serrated edge with the arrow.
3. Inspect the capillary holder for the presence of the following parts:
• absorbent pad
• glass capillary
• latching mechanism
If the capillary holder is missing any of the above parts or is damaged,
discard the capillary holder.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and
gloves. Use universal precautions. Refer to
Safety Information ‚
page 167, for recommended precautions when working with
biohazardous materials.