Hemoglobin A1c (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100418

Alias/See Also

LAB90: Hgb A1C (Glycohemoglobin) | GLYCHB|GLYCO HGB|A1C|HA1C|GLY

CPT Codes
83036x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: PINK TOP-KEDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 4
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LAVENDER- EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated specimens are stable for 7 days at 20 to 25°C, 3 weeks at 2 to 8°C, or > 1 year at -20°C or colder. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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