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HelpTest Code HBAG2 Hemoglobin A1c plus AEG for Hemoglobinopathy Patients
Additional Codes
Epic: LAB14180
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood EDTA
Collection Container/Tube: Lavedner top
(EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Be sure to fill tube completely.
- Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range
4.6 - 5.9 %
HbA1c values above 6.5 %HbA1c (48 mmol/mol) are an indication of hyperglycemia during the preceding 2 to 3 months or longer. According to the recommendations of the ADA, HbA1c values above 6.5 %HbA1c (48 mmol/mol) are suitable for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Patients with HbA1c values in the range of 5.7 - 6.4 %HbA1c(39 - 46 mmol/mol) may be at a risk of developing diabetes.
Rejection Due To
Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, hemolyzed, visually lipemic, clotted, QNS, exceeds specimen/stability requirements.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 day
Includes
Hemoglobin A1C - Hemoglobinopathy
Average Estimated Glucose - Hemoglobinopathy
Aliases
A1c
Glycohemoglobin
HBA1C
Hemoglobin A1c