A review of methodological aspects and practical issues of HbA1c measurement methods (lab-based and POCT) from a German perspective, providing suggestions for improvement.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measurement has come to be a cornerstone in modern diabetes therapy. However, the methodological aspects of this type of measurement have been given little attention lately due to its position as an established method of choice. Nevertheless, quite a number of issues face practical application, such as clinically relevant differences between different measurement methods--both lab-based and point-of-care (POCT) systems will show better or worse diabetes management results after switching methods; and there are a number of possible reasons that need to be known and observed in practice. The aim of this review is to draw attention to these problems from a German point of view and provide suggestions for appropriate measures to improve the situation.
Heinemann et al. (Tue,) conducted a review in Diabetes. HbA1c measurement methods (lab-based and POCT) was evaluated. A review of methodological aspects and practical issues of HbA1c measurement methods (lab-based and POCT) from a German perspective, providing suggestions for improvement.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: