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