Test Code LAB90 Hemoglobin A1c (Hgb A1c)
Specimen Requirement
2.0 mL EDTA whole blood
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 20-25° C
7 days at at 2 – 8° C
Frozen specimens are unacceptable.
Testing Schedule
Monday – Friday
Reference Range
4.0 – 6.0 %
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Immunoturbidimetrically using Microparticle Agglutination Inhibition Assay
CPT Code
83036
Additional Testing Locations
This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:
- Crookston
- Devils Lake
Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.