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Test Code XHGA1C 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.

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

83036

Methodology

Colorimetric/Immunoturbidimetric

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Stability:   3 days at 15-25 °C

                 7 days at 2-8 °C

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday