INTERFERENCES OF HbA1c ANALYSIS IN HOSPITAL UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA – 3 YEARS STUDY

Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is used to monitor glycaemic control and predict diabetic complications. Measurement of HbA1c can be interfered by haemoglobin (Hb) variant other Hb derivatives include carbamylated elevated labile A1c. This study determine the percentages type interferences during analysis non- reportable results. a cross-sectional using retrospective data HbA1c. The measured on Biorad D10 ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography method. were analyzed descriptive statistics. A total 26,560 patients included. result showed presence 2269 (8.56%). most common causes (8.48%) followed (0.03% each). non-reportable results 0.46% with contributed causes. By knowing particularly variant, hopefully are interpreted caution correct management given patients.