Hemoglobin A1c, Tasso

Test Code
13016


CPT Codes
<br>**Restricted Use** This code is available to Client 2244 ONLY.

Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL whole blood, collected in the lithium heparin Tasso Plus self-collection device


Patient Preparation
Fasting required

Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Instructions
Refer to the Tasso kit insert for client collection.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Report Available
Reports in 1 to 3 days.




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.