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Glycohemoglobin

Test Code
HBA1C


Alias/See Also
LAB3000076
A1c


CPT Codes
83036, 83036

Preferred Specimen
4.0 mL whole blood collected in a K2 EDTA vaccutainer (lavender tube)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL whole blood


Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in EDTA capillary tubes, raised bottom tubes, or 6 mL pink EDTA tubes


Specimen Stability
6 days room temperature (20 - 25oC)
up to 30 days refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
up to 45 days frozen (<-20oC)


Reference Range
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 150 years 4.1 - 5.6 %


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.