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Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
HBA1C


CPT Codes
83036

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL lavende-top (EDTA) whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimen stable at room temperature for 24 hours.
Specimen stable at 2-8 C for 7 days


Methodology
High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Reference Range
4.4-6.3%


Clinical Significance
Used for assessing the long-term efficacy of diabetic control.



Last Updated: February 12, 2020


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.