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HEMOGLOBIN A1c QUANTITATION (089-3177) Synonyms: Hgb-A1C, A1C, Glycosylated Hemoglobin CPT 4 Code: 83036 Limited Coverage Test (NCD) Test Mnemonic: HGBA1C Applies To: Used as a prognostic indicator for monitoring/management of diabetes mellitus. Lab: Hematopathology Request Form: Hematology B Patient Preparation: None Collection: Routine venipuncture Storage Instructions: Store in refrigerator until transported to lab. Cause For Rejection: Specimen clotted or collected in wrong tube, identification error Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at Sample Management, 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 24 hours, Monday-Friday Special Instructions: None Specimen: Blood Volume: 3 ml Container: EDTA (Lavender-top tube preferred; Heparin (Green-top tube) accepted. Reference Ranges: 4.0 - 6.0% Test Method: High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Interfering Substances: Elevated lipids; some rare abnormal hemoglobins Reviewed 10/17/2006 by L. Hinson, MT(ASCP) |
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