HEMOGLOBIN A1C WITH ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE

Test Code

LAB90

Alias/See Also

HA1C

CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen

One 3 mL lavender top tube
Pediatric Volume: One lavender top microtainer.

Minimum Volume

Minimum 0.5mL blood

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen clotted

Methodology
Ion-Exchange

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday

Reference Range

4.0-5.6%
Comment: ADA endorsed glycalated hemoglobin decision points >5.6% prediabetic, >6.4% diabetic.An evidence based therapuetic goal of <7% is suggested by the ADA to reduce microvascular and neuropathic complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but clinical goals may vary in different situations.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.