Hemoglobin A1C, With Est. Average Glucose

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Test Code

A1CEG

Alias/See Also

74898

CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top tube).

Minimum Volume

(minimum 1.0 mL)

Instructions

Gently invert 10 times. Draw separate tube if CBC is also ordered.

Transport Container

K2EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 6 months

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday 3rd shift
CH

Report Available

1 day excluding weekends

Reference Range

The American Diabetic Association recommends the following Guidelines:

     5.7-6.4% Indicates increase risk for diabetes (Prediabetes).

     >6.5% Diagnostic of diabetes. In the absence of unequivocal hyperglycemia, Results should be confirmed by repeat testing.

     <7% Glycemic recommendation for nonpregnant adults with diabetes.

American Diabetes Association, Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, Volume 40: 2017

Clinical Significance

Assesses long term diabetic control in diabetes mellitus.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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