Hemoglobin A1C

Test Code
LAB90


Preferred Specimen
 Lavender (EDTA)


Instructions
Transport 5 ml whole blood (min 2 ml)
Invert immediatly and gently mixwith anticoagulant.


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Specimen Stability
 Ambient 3 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen Unacceptable




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.