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Hemoglobin A1c
Test CodeLAB90 1230100418
Alias/See Also
GLYCHB
GLYCO HGB
A1C
HA1C
GLYCO HGB
A1C
HA1C
CPT Codes
83036
Includes
HEMOGLOBIN A1C/HEMOGLOBIN TOTAL IN BLOOD
ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE
ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood
Transport Container
PURPLE TOP-EDTA
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Store at room temperature up to 24 hrs. Can be refrigerated up to 1 week and frozen up to 1 year.
Reference Range
| Result Checking Type | Low (N) | High (N) | Numeric Range (N) |
| Reference Range | 4.3 | 6.0 | 4.3-6.0 |
Interpretive Data:
The following HbA1c ranges may be used for interpretation of results; however, factors such as duration of diabetes, adherence to therapy, and the age of the patient should also be considered in assessing the degree of blood glucose control.
HA1c (%) Degree of Glucose Control
>8 -Action Suggested
<7 -Goal
<6 -Non-Diabetic Level
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
