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A1C to the IFCC scale
Converts the percentage scale to millimoles per mole, the reference standard since 2011.
The Formula
IFCC = (A1C - 2.15) x 10.929
Converts the percentage scale to millimoles per mole, the reference standard since 2011.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFCC | IFCC A1C | mmol/mol | Millimoles of glycated haemoglobin per mole of total. |
| A1C | Glycated haemoglobin | % | Percentage of haemoglobin that is glycated. |
What Each Symbol Means
IFCCmmol/mol
IFCC A1C
Millimoles of glycated haemoglobin per mole of total.
A1C%
Glycated haemoglobin
Percentage of haemoglobin that is glycated.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
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Where This Formula Appears
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