Evaluation of the prevalence of inappropriate hba1c examination requests at the General Hospital of Dokter Saiful Anwar Malang

ConclusionThis may not only be caused by the lack of communication between clinicians and laboratory personnel, but also the presence of hemoglobinopathies, causing unreliable results. Requesting HbA1c test too early can result in inaccurate measurements. As a consequence, there is a need for better communication between clinicians and laboratory personnel.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research