The Prevalence and Role of Hemoglobin Variants in Biometric Screening of a Multiethnic Population: One Large Health System’s Experience

Online journal article in Hematopathology that offers 1.0 continuing education (CME/SAM) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II requirements.

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Intended Audience: Pathologists, Residents, Clinical Scientists, Pathologist Assistants

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

describe the different methodologies for measurement of hemoglobin A_1c (HbA_1c).
explain the biochemical interaction of hemoglobin variants with each type...

Intended Audience: Pathologists, Residents, Clinical Scientists, Pathologist Assistants

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

describe the different methodologies for measurement of hemoglobin A_1c (HbA_1c).
explain the biochemical interaction of hemoglobin variants with each type of HbA_1c methodology and how this can affect results.
recognize pitfalls in interpretation of HbA_1c and when results that are discordant with the clinical situation should prompt further investigation.
develop an approach to incidental findings found during HbA_1c testing.

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