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I recently had blood work. i had a total glycohemoglobin done and it came in at 7%. at this lab, quest, normal is up to 7.4%. previously, at the local hospital's lab, normal was up to 6.5%. can you compare one to the other?

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Diabetes: Hb A1c of 7 is not normal and a higher value means uncontrolled diabetes. It would be prudent to see your doctor at your earliest. Visit this site for information in this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/a1c-test/about/pac-20384643 Wish you good health!

Answered 5/1/2020

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A member asked:

I recently had blood work. i had a total glycohemoglobin done and it came in at 7%. at this lab, quest, normal is up to 7.4%. previously, at the local hospital's lab, normal was up to 6.5%. can you compare one to the other?

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