Which of these tests measures a patient’s glucose level?

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate

fasting lipid panel
fasting lipid panel

complete metabolic panel
complete metabolic panel

hemoglobin A1C
hemoglobin A1C

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The test that measures a patient’s glucose level is the hemoglobin A1C. This test provides an average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months. The complete metabolic panel also includes glucose measurement, but the hemoglobin A1C specifically evaluates long-term glucose control.