The level of glycated hemoglobin corresponds to the "integration" of all the glycemic variations during the previous weeks. It can be used as an index of diabetes control. This quantification allows for the evaluation of the efficiency of treatments.
The test report provides the percentage of glycosylated Hb A present (Hb A1c). If a hemoglobin variant or other hemoglobin pattern abnormality is present, this will also be noted in the report. Recommend follow-up testing order of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis if a hemoglobin abnormality is detected.
Reference Interval
< 6.3%
CPT Codes
83036
Collection
Collect
Blood in 3mL Lav EDTA
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5ml EDTA (1 full lavender microtainer)
Shipping/Handling Instructions (Lab Use Only)
Refrigerate
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room temp 18 hours; Refrigerate 7 days; Frozen -80C for 3 months; Do not store at -20C
The level of glycated hemoglobin corresponds to the "integration" of all the glycemic variations during the previous weeks. It can be used as an index of diabetes control. This quantification allows for the evaluation of the efficiency of treatments.
The test report provides the percentage of glycosylated Hb A present (Hb A1c). If a hemoglobin variant or other hemoglobin pattern abnormality is present, this will also be noted in the report. Recommend follow-up testing order of Hemoglobin Electrophoresis if a hemoglobin abnormality is detected.
