Test Description
Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c
Test Details
Process time: 5 to 7 business days
CPT code: 83036
Special instructions: Monday through Thursday collections only. Specimen must be shipped same day as collection.
Rejection causes: Clotted Specimen
Collection Instructions
Patient prep: None
Specimen volume: 6 ml EDTA whole blood
Minimum volume: same
Collection container: EDTA tube. Collection tube must be filled to full draw capacity to insure correct blood anticoagulant ratio of specimens.
Transport container: Send entire tube. NOTE tube needs to be wrapped properly to prevent breakage during transportation.
Transport instructions: Store specimens at room temperature or refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE! NOTE: tube needs to be wrapped properly to prevent breakage during transportation. Specimen must be received by no later than noon the next day following collection.
Collection instructions: Click here for PDF
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