Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Test Code
312


CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container/Tube: Purple Top EDTA Tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL




Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient 2 days
  Frozen  21 months


Reference Range

None



Clinical Significance

IVD test use for the quantitative measurement of % HbA1C used to monitor glycemic control in patients with diabetes and as an aid in diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes.



Performed By
EmpowerMe Diagnostics



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