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HelpTest Code A1C Hemoglobin A1C, Whole Blood
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Reference Values
4.8%-6.0%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
End-point
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83036
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| whole blood | Room Temp | < 3 days |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <3 days | |
| Frozen | not acceptable |