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Cardio IQ® Hemoglobin A1c

Test Code
91732


CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Repeated freezing and thawing (up to 10 times) does not affect the test result. Mix specimen thoroughly after thawing.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sodium fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube • Heparinized plasma


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
<5.7%


Clinical Significance
To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.




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.