Hemoglobin A1C
Test Code
HBA1C
Description
Collect
Whole blood in a Lavender top tube [EDTA].
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour.
Do not centrifuge.
Preferred volume: 4 mL whole blood
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1 mL whole blood
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Refrigerated. Send whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on ice packs.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at room temperature
1 week refrigerated at 2-8C
Notes
Lavender top tube is the only acceptable sample type.
Performed
Tue and Thur
Methodology
Immunoturbidiometric
Reported
4 hours from set up
Department
Core LabSynonyms
Hemoglobin;HBA1C;Hemoglobin A1C
Reference Interval
Human Male: <6.0
Human Female: <6.0
CPT Code
83036