Hemoglobin A1C
General Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Code: | T049 |
| Test Name, Short: | HbA1c |
| A.K.A.: | HbA1C, Glycohemoglobin A1C, Glycosolated A1C |
| Matrix: | EDTA WB |
| Turnaround Time: | Daily |
| Analytical Method: | Roche c513 |
| Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
| Units - Conventional: | % |
Specimen Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Min. Volume: | 0.1 mL |
| Preferred Volume: | 1.6 mL |
| Rejection Criteria: | > 7 days old, Clotted sample or Improper labeling, improper sample handling, and/or wrong sample type. |
| Collection Instructions: | See instructions |
| Collection Patient Prep: | Fasting. Following collection, gently invert the sample a minimum of 15-20 times. |
| Container: | K2 or K3 EDTA |
| Shipping Temperature: | Ambient |