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HelpTest ID BLOD0629 Glycated Hemoglobin
AKA
HgbA1C
Glyco
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Testing is not affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Enzymatic
Rapid City – Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (TINA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
83036