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Glycohemoglobin (GHb),Total

Test Code
001693


Alias/See Also
Affinity Column Hemoglobin; Fast Hemoglobins; GHb; Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Total; Hemoglobin, Total Glycosylated


CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Pediatric EDTA whole blood tubes may be submitted. Please place the entire tube inside a transfer tube for shipment to the laboratory.)


Instructions
Send entire tube to the laboratory. To avoid delays in turnaround time, PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE LAVENDER-TOP TUBE FOR EACH TEST REQUIRING A LAVENDER-TOP.


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA whole blood) tube is the preferred anticoagulant. Heparin and fluoride are also acceptable.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
14 days


Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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.