Hemoglobin A1C

Test Code
A1CB


Preferred Specimen
EDTA Lavender Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Green - Heparin Plasma


Instructions
None


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: Indefinitely


Setup Schedule
At All Times


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR and NLR Chemistry



Last Updated: September 12, 2018


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.