Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Test Code
A1CC


Alias/See Also
A1C


CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube, and send 1.5 mL of blood.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Ion-Exchange High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Non-diabetic range: <6.0%

ADA therapeutic range: 6.0-7.0%



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.