I am an occ doc and a pathologist.  

I have two different POC HgA1c tests that use different techniques to get the results--the simplest is a POC device that looks like a glucose monitor.  

The problem is that you CANNOT use POC testing to diagnose diabetes.  It is not that sensitive.  It can only be used to follow a diabetic or manage medications


Nancy Rodway MD MPH FACOEM FCAP FASCP


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Does anyone have advice about what is the best way to do this, which analyzers you are using, and what is the cost.

Thanks

 

Daniel G. Samo, MD, FACOEM

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--Division of Health Promotion and Corporate Services

--Division of Public Safety Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group

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