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The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
Long-term glucose levels, hemoglobin A1C, B-HbA1c
Hemoglobin A1C indicates the glycated hemoglobin (long-term glucose levels) in the blood. Hemoglobin A1C, or glycated hemoglobin, shows your average blood glucose levels over the previous 2–8 weeks.
Hemoglobin A1C, long-term glucose levels
- Hemoglobin A1C indicates the glycated hemoglobin (long-term glucose levels) in the blood.
- In addition to the blood glucose test, we recommend the hemoglobin A1C test, especially if your blood glucose has been elevated.
- Test also indicates the possibility of diabetes.
- Regular meals, smaller portion sizes, less fast carbohydrates and sugar, and more high-fiber foods will help you stabilise your blood glucose levels.
What is hemoglobin A1C (B-HbA1c)?
Hemoglobin A1C indicates the glycated hemoglobin (long-term glucose levels) in the blood. Elevated blood glucose levels over one day cannot affect your long-term blood glucose levels because your HbA1c value reflects your blood glucose levels over the past 2–8 weeks. You can affect your blood glucose levels with general healthy dietary habits, such as regular meals and healthy food choices.
Hemoglobin A1C is essentially glucose that is slowly attached to the hemoglobin molecules of red blood cells. The rate at which glucose attaches depends on the overall amount of glucose in the blood: the higher the blood glucose, the more glucose attaches to the hemoglobin molecules.
How can I get my B-HbA1c tested?
You can order the long-term sugar B-HbA1c as a single test from Puhti’s online store. Add the desired products to the shopping cart and complete all the tests at once.
No sampling fee for orders over EUR 40! A sampling fee of EUR 10 will be added to smaller orders.
B-HbA1c is included in the following test packages:
- Puhti laboratory package
- Extensive Puhti laboratory package women
- Extensive Puhti laboratory package men
First, order the tests you need via Puhti. You do not need a doctor’s referral. You can visit one of our many laboratories in Finland. Most of the laboratories also serve customers without an appointment. You will receive an easy-to-read results report.
Reference values for B-HbA1c
Reference values for hemoglobin A1C (B-HbA1c) are 20–42 mmol/mol.
The designation mmol/mol refers to millimoles per mole.
Reference levels may vary depending on the laboratory and the test analysis method. Puhti samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen.
Recommended values for hemoglobin A1C (B-HbA1c)
In the table below, you can see the recommended values for hemoglobin A1C (B-HbA1c). The last column indicates the test result value as the percentage of the hemoglobin molecules.
| Situation | B-HbA1c value | Percentage |
| Normal | 20-42 mmol/mol | 6% |
| In the treatment of diabetes mellitus (tablet) | <53 mmol/mol | <7% |
| In insulin therapy | 53-58 mmol/mol | <7-8% |
| In dietary therapy | <42 mmol/mol | <6% |
Goals of diabetes treatment are set individually. Values in the table are approximate. If your doctor has set personal recommended values for you, always follow those.
Käypä hoito guidelines recommend testing people with type 2 diabetes every 6 to 12 months.
What is causing abnormal results in hemoglobin A1C?
Abnormal results in hemoglobin A1C are usually due to diabetes. However, the following reasons may also contribute to an exceptionally high or low results:
- Reasons affecting hemoglobin, such as hemolytic anaemias (when results may show inaccurately low levels since the symptoms include shortened lifespan of red blood cells).
- In iron deficiency anemia the result may be incorrectly high.
- Removal of the spleen, in which case the result may be incorrectly high due to the increased lifespan of red blood cells.
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T4-V, or thyroxine, is a thyroid hormone and its level indicates the activity of the thyroid gland.
Glucose is an indicator of the blood sugar level. Blood sugar affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
40,00 € – 300,00 €
Could a gift for a loved one be about well-being? Through laboratory packages, your loved one will gain knowledge about their own health condition. A Puhti gift card is an excellent gift idea for someone who is interested in taking even better care of their health. The recipient of the gift card must be over 15 years old and have Finnish online banking credentials to place an order on the Puhti online store.
52,90 €
Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (men) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The Puhti laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, important vitamins, ferritin and testosterone.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (women) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamins D and B12, ferritin, and sodium.
35,00 €
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver and reacts, for example, to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight.
Blood lipid levels are checked when measuring cholesterol. Includes the following tests: total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL and Kol/HDL ratio.
99,00 €
Puhti laboratory package includes many different tests that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamin D, ferritin, inflammatory status and tests of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
Sex hormone binding globulin is produced in the liver. Its production is regulated by sex and thyroid hormones, insulin and diet. Please note! Any hormonal medication you are using can affect the results when assessing your natural hormonal function.
84,70 €
A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
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