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Test Code LAB0202531 Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c, Blood

Methodology

Ion-Exchange High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

 

Note:  If methodology at CCLS does not give a valid result, the test will be sent to Mayo clinic (LAB0255588)

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Microtainer: 0.3 ml

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

Nondiabetic: <5.7%

Pre-Diabetic: 5.7 - 6.4%

Diabetes: > 6.5%

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83036