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GlycoMark®

Test Code
19599


CPT Codes
84378

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than EDTA


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Tue-Fri


Report Available
2 to 5 Day(s)


Clinical Significance
The GlycoMark® test provides quantitative measurement of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5AG) in serum or plasma. The test is indicated for the intermediate term monitoring of glycemic control in people with diabetes.




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.