What Happens During a A1C Test?
Below are basic steps during an A1C test:
– The nurse will ask to know which arm you want to use for drawing the blood sample
– The nurse will search a vein in the selected arm and tie a band around this area to push down the blood
– The area is thoroughly cleaned with alcohol
– A fine, small needle is inserted into the vein. There may be a sharp pinch for several seconds.
– Blood is collected into a small tube
– The elastic band is untied while the needle is taken out of the arm
– A tissue or cotton ball is pressed over the vein to stop bleeding before the nurse puts a bandage over it [6]
