A laboratory test for glycosylated hemoglobin Alc:
1. is now done for all pregnant women, not just those with or likely to have diabetes.
2. is a snapshot of glucose control at the moment.
3. with a 2.5% to 5.9% result is considered evidence of good diabetes control.
4. is done on the patient's urine, not her blood.
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1. Incorrect. This is an extra test for diabetic women.
2. Incorrect. The test defines glycemic control over the previous 4 to 6 weeks.
3. Correct. A score of 2.5% to 5.9% indicates good control; 6% to 8% is fair; more than 8% is poor.
4. Incorrect. Glycosylated hemoglobin level tests are done on the blood.
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