Which of the following laboratory tests is used to diagnose and monitor anemia by measuring the amount of glycated hemoglobin in red blood cells?

A Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
B Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
C Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) ✓
D Reticulocyte count

Explanation

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a laboratory test used to diagnose and monitor anemia, as well as diabetes, by measuring the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Mnemonic

'A1c' sounds like 'I see' → 'I see' the glycated hemoglobin

Source

Clinical Chemistry: Theory, Analysis, Correlation
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high