Videos
HbA1c Testing and Importance of Result Standardization
Nov 14, 2022
Hemoglobin (Hb) A1c testing is key to preventing diabetes and managing chronic and acute diabetes-related complications.
Learn about the importance of HbA1c result standardization and how it is achieved by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP) to enable accurate HbA1c results worldwide.
This series of educational videos support the importance of HbA1c testing standardization to better treat and diagnosis diabetes. The videos feature Randie R. Little, PhD, NGSP Network Laboratory Coordinator Director, Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Missouri.
The Importance of HbA1c Standardization
In this video, you’ll learn about the history of how hemoglobin (Hb) A1c testing became the gold standard for diabetes management starting with the diabetes control and complications trial (DCCT) and later the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS).
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NGSP Standardization & Certification
In this video, Dr. Little reviews the processes of the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP) and the requirements for NGSP certification.
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The Importance of the NGSP in Standardizing and Improving HbA1c Results
In this video, learn about how the network of NGSP labs have enabled the standardization of HbA1c results, which are monitored biannually by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) network. Dr. Little covers the three basic processes of manufacturer calibration, NGSP certification and monitoring proficiency testing.
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Hemoglobin Variants
In this video of the series, Dr. Little reviews the most common hemoglobin (Hb) variants and the methods that have Hb variant interference. It is recommended to use an HbA1c method that does not have interference with Hb variants.
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About Our Speaker:
About Our Speaker:
Randie R. Little
Randie R. Little, PhD, is a research professor in the departments of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences and Child Health at the University of Missouri and is director of the Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Little is the coordinator of the NGSP network, a member of the NGSP Steering Committee and also coordinates the NIDDK C-peptide standardization activities.
Randie R. Little, PhD, is a research professor in the departments of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences and Child Health at the University of Missouri and is director of the Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Little is the coordinator of the NGSP network, a member of the NGSP Steering Committee and also coordinates the NIDDK C-peptide standardization activities.
