What Does a Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level Reveal?
The glycosylated hemoglobin level is the concentration of glycosylated hemoglobin circulating in the blood. The amount present helps to determine if the correct dose of insulin is being employed. How Is a Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level Done? In order to check the glycosylated hemoglobin level, your veterinarian will have to draw a blood sample, which is placed in a special glass tube. The blood sample is combined with a product that prevents the blood in the tube from clotting. The blood sample is then submitted to a laboratory, most often, an outside laboratory for evaluation. Test results are usually available in one to two days. Is a Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level Painful? The only pain involved is associated with the collection of the blood sample. The pain experienced as a result of venipuncture varies from individual to individual. Is Sedation or Anesthesia Needed for a Glycosylated Hemoglobin Level? Neither sedation nor anesthesia is needed in most patients; however, some pets res
