Definition
A person's glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level, measured as percentage.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—glycosylated haemoglobin level
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyGlycosylated haemoglobin level
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Value DomainPercentage N[N].N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Percentage N[N].N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N[N].N |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 99.9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
HbA1c results vary between laboratories; use the same laboratory for repeated testing.
When reporting, record absolute result of the most recent HbA1c level in the last 12 months.
Record the absolute result of the test (%).
Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.
References
Koening, R. J. Peterson, CM and Kilo, C et al. Hemoglobin A1c as an indicator of the degree of glucose intolerance in diabetes. Diabetes 259 (1976): 230-232. Nathan, D.M., Singer, D.E, Hurxthal, K, and Goodson, J.D. The clinical information value of the glycosylated hemoglobin assay. N. Eng. J. Med. 310 (1984): 341-346.
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