Hemoglobin A1C (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000814

Alias/See Also

LAB90: Hgb A1C (Glycohemoglobin)
LAB100163: Hemoglobin A1C
LAB100221: Hemoglobin A1C | LABCORP EAP: 102525

CPT Codes
83036x1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Adults: collect 4 mL blood into chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Plasma must be separated within 15 minutes. *Pediatric minimum: 2 chilled lavender microtainers*

Transport Temperature

Specimen Plasma, frozen; plasma with aprotinin (Trasylol®), (Trasylol® acceptable, not required) Volume 1 mL Minimum Volume 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Container Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Collection Collect into chilled or prefrozen plastic lavender-top (EDTA) tube, noting the time of collection. After venipuncture, immediately invert tube several times to ensure complete mixture. Separate plasma from cells by centrifugation. Separate plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze within 15 minutes of collection. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen sample, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Storage Instructions Freeze

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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