Hemoglobin A1C With Mean Plasma Glucose Calculation

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Test Code

A1CMG

Alias/See Also

74428

CPT Codes
83036

Includes

Includes: Glycohemoglobin A1c (496), Mean Plasma Glucose (calculated)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood K3EDTA (lavender top) tube.

Minimum Volume

(minimum 1.0 mL)

Instructions

Gently invert 10 times. Draw separate tube if CBC is also ordered.

Transport Container

K3EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 6 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday 3rd shift
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Report Available

1 day excluding weekends

Clinical Significance

Assesses long term diabetic control in diabetes mellitus

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

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