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
4.4-6.4%
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Non-porus ion exchange high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83036