Test Name

Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1C

Specimen Type & Acceptability

EDTA Whole Blood
7 days refrigerated

General Use

Diagnose and monitor diabetes treatment. The test provides an accurate long-term index of the patient’s average glucose level.

CPT Code(s)

83036

Special Instructions

Immediately invert 10-15 times after collection to mix with anticoagulant, refrigerate and send the entire tube to the Laboratory.

Container/Tube Type

Volume

3 mL Min. vol. = 100 ul

Suggested Tube Types

Description

Typical Volume

Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)

⋜ 5 mL

Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests

> 5 mL

Red Top Tube (No additive)

⋜ 5 mL

EDTA Whole Blood

3 mL

3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood

2.7 mL

Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube

⋜ 5 mL