Laboratory Services
Hemoglobin A1C
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Hemoglobin A1C
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Glycohemoglobin |
|
| Test ID |
A1C
|
|
| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Lavender |
|
| Alternate Specimen Type |
Na-heparin, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA |
|
| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
|
| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
3 days at 15‑25 °C |
|
| Methodology |
Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA) |
|
| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83036 |
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| Reference Range |
4.0-6.0% |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
|
| LOINC Code(s) |
4548-4 |
