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Test Code Hgb A1c HEMOGLOBIN A1C (GLYCOHEMOGLOBIN)

Aliasis

A1C

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venipuncture or capillary collection

Minimum Volume

Transport 5 mL whole blood in orginal tube. Minimum 1 mL

Container

Plasma EDTA: LAV or PNK

Preferred Specimen

LAV top EDTA plasma

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Whole blood EDTA venipuncutre

Reference or Target Ranges

Diabetic: ≥ 6.5%
Prediabetes: 5.7 – 6.4%
Normal: < 5.7%

Reportable Units

% (percentage)

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold: N/A
Icterus Threshold: 10 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold: 1000 mg/dL

QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed: 24/7
Expected Turn-around Time: Stat 1 hour, Routine 4 hours

Additional Information / Important Notes

IVD test use for the quantitative measurement of % HbA1C used to monitor glycemic control in patients with diabetes and as an aid in diagnosis of diabetes and prediabetes.

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica CH Analyzer

CPT Codes

83036