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