Specimen Requirements
Title
Hemoglobin A1C, (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
Specimen Requirement
1 Lavender top/5.0 mL whole blood EDTA
Methodology
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Measurement of Hemoglobin A1c in diabetic patients reflects metabolic control during the preceding two to three months.
Test Code
HBA1C