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HelpTest Code A1C Hemoglobin A1c
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Useful For
HgbA1c is proportional to the average glucose concentration and the average life span of the RBC's (120 days). HgbA1c is the accepted assay for the clinical management of diabetes.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: EDTA Lavender
Specimen Volume: 2.0 ml
Minimum Volume: 1.0 ml
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated 2-8°C: 7 days
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Friday
Day Shift (7-3pm)
Reference Values
| Criteria | Reference Values |
| Non-diabetic Level | 4.5-5.6% |
| Diabetic Control Goal | Below 7% |
Updated Sept 2020
Methodology
Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA) for hemolyzed whole blood.
Updated July 15, 2019
Loinc Code
4548-4
CPT Code
83036