HEMOGLOBIN A1C

Test Code

LAB90

Quest Code

16802

CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

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
Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Daily

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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa, KS 66219-9752

Last Updated: December 13, 2021

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