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Test Code A1C Hgb A1c w/Est Avg Glucose

Alias

Hgb A1c

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Lavender EDTA tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Volume: 2ml

Mininum Specimen Volume: 1.5 ml

Acceptable Specimes

  • Whole Blood
    • Lavender EDTA tube

Units

%

Reference Ranges

Adult:  4.0 - 5.6%

Diabetic patients:  Goal <7.0%

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 6 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay

CPT Code(s)

83036

CMS National Coverage Policy - Glycated Hemoglobin/Glycated Protein

Panel Components

N/A