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HelpTest 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.
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
Not Applicable
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt