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Test Code GLYCO Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB90 HEMOGLOBIN A1C 

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), Dark Green (Li Hep no gel)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL minimum

Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.

CPT

83036

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient Stability: 

3 days

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days

 

Frozen Stability: 

6 months

Performance

Daily