A female patient, age 90, has come in for an annual screening.
History: Patient is sedentary, with less than 30 minutes of physical activity daily. Does not eat fruits or vegetables daily. Brother has diabetes. Has been on a blood pressure medication for the past 5 years. Had a high glucose when tested 10 years ago.
Physical Exam: Patient has a bmi of 35 with a waist circumference of 115 cm.
This patient has a greater than 21 score on the FINDRISC stratification table. It is appropriate to test this patient annually with Hemoblobin A1c.
| Total Lab Cost | 0.00 | |
| hba1c | Hemoglobin A1c | 7.00 |
| Total Lab Cost | 7.00 | |
Disclaimer: These prices are estimates based on estimated components for pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of testing. There would be considerable variances based on context.
Lab Literacy for Canadian Doctors: A Guide to Ordering the Right Tests for Better Patient Care, (2014), Brush Education Inc. - Dr. Christopher Naugler
Estimated Costs of 51 Commonly Ordered Laboratory Tests in Canada, (2019), Clinical Biochemistry, 65:58-60 - Irene Ma, Cheryl K. Lau, Zane Ramdas, Rhonda Jackson, Dr. Christopher Naugler
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