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HelpTest ID BLOD0629 Glycated Hemoglobin
Synonym
A1C, Glyco, Hgb A1C
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood
Test may be affected gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls, Black Hills
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Black Hills
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls
Enzymatic
Black Hills
Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (TINA)
Bismarck
Turbidometric Immunoinhibition
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck, Black Hills
CPT
83036