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Test Code LAB90 HEMOGLOBIN A1C

Additional Codes

Internal Test Code: 10277

External Test Code: A1C

Beaker: LAB90

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: EDTA (Lavender Top)
Specimen Type: Whole blood

Preferred Volume: 3 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Processing: Store and transport refrigerated. One freeze/thaw acceptable.


Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 3 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen (-20 øC) 6 months

 

Method

TTAB

Synonyms

HGBA1C, GlycoHemoglobin A1C, A1C Glyco Hgb, Glycosylated Hemoglobin

CPT Codes

83036

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily

Reference Lab

SCMC

Remarks

Represents average glucose concentration over a 6-8 week period.