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HelpTest Code HBA1C Hemoglobin A1C, Whole Blood
Specimen Collection Requirements
Hemoglobin A1c
| Alternate Test Name: | HbA1c, HgbA1c, Glycosylated Hemoglobin |
| Dept: | Chemistry |
| SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS | |
| Collection Container: |
Lavender (EDTA)
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| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Transport Temperature: | Room Temperature |
| Specimen Volume: | Preferred Volume: 3 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Performed: | Monday - Saturday |
| Reported: | Same Day |
| Methodology: | Turbidimetric |
| CPT: | 83036 |
| LOINC: | 4548-4 |
| Stability: | Room Temperature: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Months |
| Reference Range: |
4.2 - 5.6 % |
| Notes: | Per ADA 2018 Guidelines, HbA1c values should be interpreted as follows: Normal: less than 5.7% Prediabetes: 5.7%- 6.4% Diabetes: 6.5% or higher Samples containing high amounts of HbF (>7%) may yield lower than expected HbA1C results. Additional testing that is not affected by HbF can be considered and requested if clinically indicated. Please contact 585.922.LABS for more information. |
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