Test Name

Hemoglobin
A1c

Test Code

644

Unit

%

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1C

CPT Code

83036

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Roche Tina Quant

AML Preferred Tube

EDTA Whole Blood

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated;

Stability:

3 days at 15 to 25^oC;

7 d at 2 to 8 ^oC;

6 months at -15 to -25
^oC

Min. Volume

3 mL

Comments

American
Medical Labs is NGSP certified
(National Glucose Survey Program, for harmonization of glycated hemoglobin
testing)

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

In addition to random fasting blood glucose levels, HbA1c
levels are routinely measured in the monitoring of people with diabetes.
The results predict the development of diabetic complications in
patients.

Limitations

Samples with any hematocrit disorders can lead to erroneous
results.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Clotted sample, improper
labeling.

Adult Reference Ranges

 4.9 to 5.7
%