Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Test Code: 001453
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83036 001
Synonym
Hb A(1c); Glycated Hemoglobin; Hgb A(1c)
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube; green-top (lithium heparin)tube; or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube.
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing) Pediatric EDTA whole blood tubes may be used. Please place original labeled capillary tube in a labeled transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.
Specimen Handling
The usual precautions in the collection of venipuncture samples should be observed. The sample must be free of clots. Samples with any hematocrit disorders can lead to erroneous results. Send the entire tube to the laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimen
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Roche Tina Quant
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 001481 | Hemoglobin A1c | 4548-4 |
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