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HelpTest Code XHGA1C Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
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| 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.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
83036
Methodology
Colorimetric/Immunoturbidimetric
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient Stability:
3 days
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months
Performance
Daily