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Hb variants in Korea: effect on HbA1c using five routine methods.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 26 Jul 2017
Yun Yeo-Min, Ji Misuk, Ko Dae-Hyun, Chun Sail, Kwon Gye Cheol, Lee Kyunghoon, Song Sang Hoon, Seong Moon Woo, Park Sung Sup, Song Junghan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Quantification of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a challenge in patients with hemoglobin (Hb) variants. We evaluated the impact of various Hb variants on five routine HbA1c assays by comparing with the IFCC reference measurement procedure (RMP). METHODS: Whole blood samples showing warning flags or no results on routine HPLC HbA1c assays were confirmed for Hb variants and were submitted to HbA1c...
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