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Is Hemoglobin A1c the same as the Hemoglobin needed for surgery?

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BlissLoveApr 25, 2016

I had blood done for a wellness program for work, and I noticed when I viewed my test results online something saying Hemoglobin A1c level. It had a number by it. Is Hemoglobin A1c the same as the Hemoglobin needed for surgery mommy makeover etc? If this was the same hemoglobin would it have read CBC number or hemoglobin A1c?

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