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Test Code HA1C Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube
Minimum Volume: 1ml
Collection Instructions: Specimen cannot be frozen.

Reference Values

4.4-5.6%

Hemoglobin A1c values of 5.7-6.4%  indicates an increased risk for developing diabetes mellitus. Hemoglobin A1c values of ≥6.5% is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83036