TEST DESCRIPTION
TEST CODE
HGBA1C
CPT CODE
83036
EXPECTED TURNAROUND TIME
2-5 days
(TAT is the interval starting when a specimen and order are received in the laboratory and ends with release of the test result.) In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. In the event that reflex testing is performed TAT turnaround times can be extended.
TEST INCLUDES
Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1C (HGBA1C)
SYNONYMS
Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycated HGB, Glycosolated Hemoglobin, HA1C, HbA1c, Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c, HGB A1C
COLLECTION
SPECIMEN
Whole Blood
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
Lavender top tube (EDTA)
COLLECTION AMOUNTS
Preferred: 4.0mL
Minimum: 0.5mL
REJECTION CRITERIA
Frozen samples are unacceptable.
PROCESSING
PROCESSING SPECIMENS
Whole Blood
PROCESSING CONTAINERS
Lavender top tube (EDTA)
SHIPPING/TRANSPORT & STORAGE
STABILITIES/STORAGE
AMBIENT
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
72 hour(s)
1 week(s)
Unacceptable
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Ship refrigerated