Hemoglobin A1C
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB90 Hemoglobin A1C
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | LavM-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Lav4-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Samples are whole blood, do not spin.Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 3 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ESTIMATED AVERAGE GLUCOSE | 27353-2 |
| HEMOGLOBIN A1C | 4548-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
83036
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)