HEMOGLOBIN A1C

Test Code

HA1C

Alias/See Also

Glycohemoglobin A1c;Glyco;A1c

CPT Codes
83036

Includes

Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) provided with all Hemoglobin A1c Test Results

Preferred Specimen

1 Lavender tube (EDTA)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Do not centrifuge; Refrigerate until testing.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Total clotted samples will be rejected. However, partially clotted samples may be analyzed without adverse affects on test result per manufacturer.

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Same day tested.

Reference Range

<6.0%

Clinical Significance

HbA1c reflects the average blood glucose level during the preceding 2 to 3 months and is suitable to monitor long-term blood glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus. HbA1c also predicts the development of diabetic complications.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHA1 (Biorad D100)

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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