An analytical test element for blood analyses is provided having an
application site and a microfluidic channel structure in fluid
communication with the application site. The channel structure includes
at least first and second analytical channels for receiving first and
second portions of a blood sample applied to the application site. The
first analytical channel includes a first analytical site to determine
the total haemoglobin value (Hb) of the blood sample. The second
analytical channel includes a second analytical site to determine a
glycohaemoglobin value (HbA1c) of the blood sample.