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HelpTest ID BLOD0629 Glycosylated Hemoglobin
AKA
A1C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
*A separate tube must be drawn for a CBC*
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Turbidmetric Inhibition Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
83036