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Test Code Epic LAB90 Hemoglobin A1C

Additional Codes

Sunquest: GLYCO

Collection

Patient Preparation:

  • Standard blood collection procedure.

Specimen Type:

  • Whole blood EDTA (Lavender Top)

Minimum Volume:

  • 0.3mL

Reject Due To:

  • Clotted specimen

  • Specimen does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 72 hours.

Refrigerated: 7 days.

Frozen: 3 months (at -70 to -80oC if frozen within 8 hours of collection.)

Reference Ranges

Normal Range: 4.0%- 5.6%

Prediabetes Range: 5.7%- 6.4%

Diabetes Range: ≥6.5%

Method Name

Capillary Electrophoresis

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island, IL

 

Days Performed:

  • Monday-Saturday

Analytical Time:

  • 1-3 days

CPT Codes

83036