Question

which of the following is test is used to monitor three - month average plasma glucose concentrations?
a) serum glucose
b) glycosolated hemoglobin
c) fasting glucose
d) fructosamine
e) postprandial glucose

Explanation:

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reflects the average plasma glucose concentration over the previous 2 - 3 months. Serum glucose, fasting glucose, postprandial glucose are more about short - term (immediate or within a day) glucose levels. Fructosamine reflects average glucose over 1 - 3 weeks.

Answer:

B. glycosolated hemoglobin