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(For more, see the What is being tested? section.) A hemoglobin test may be used to: Screen for, diagnose, and measure the severity of anemia (low RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit) Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia.
What It Is. A hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test is used to monitor long-term glucose (sugar) control in people with diabetes. While daily blood sugar testing gives a picture of day-to-day fluctuations, the hemoglobin A1c test offers an overview of how well glucose has been controlled over the past 2 to 3 months.The test assesses the amount of glycated (sugar-coated) hemoglobin in the blood.octors use the hemoglobin A1c test to determine if your child's diabetes management plan needs to be adjusted. Typically the test is performed in a clinical laboratory or the doctor's office and repeated a few times a year.