Can the Level of Glucose & Glycated Hemoglobin be Estimated from Same Container?

Abstract

Context: Burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing gradually along with its complications. Nowadays along with fasting and postprandial plasma glucose (FPG and PPPG), HbA1c is included in the diagnosis and assessing prognosis. The current practice is samples for HbA1c and FPG, PPPG are collected in different vials (EDTA and Fluoride vial respectively).