Measurement of the average level of glucose that a red blood cell has been exposed to during its life cycle of about 120 days is BEST recorded by which of the following tests?

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The measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin is considered the gold standard as an indicator of the degree of glycemic control achieved by an individual over the preceding 2- to 3-month period.During hyperglycemia,some hemoglobin molecules become glycosylated (bound with glucose),which is a relatively irreversible process.The level of Hb A₁c within the RBC reflects the average level of glucose that the cell has been exposed to during its life cycle.

Measurement of the Average Level of Glucose That a Red