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Hemoglobin A1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
Test Name Hemoglobin A1c (HBA1C, Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Lavender Minimum Venous Volume = 2 mL whole blood
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect sample in a lavender top and send to core lab. Sample should be well mixed at time of collection to prevent platelet clumping. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Stability: Stable 18 Hours at room temperature and 7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C. Transportation: Transport at room temperature within 1 hour of collection. Sample Rejection Criteria: Plasma, clotted sample, Grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 24 Hours	Test Utilization Do not order HBA1C within 60 days from previous result.
Reference Value Normal: < 0.060 Prediabetes: 0.060-0.064 Diabetes: ≥0.065
Test Code HBA1C	Methodology Capillary Electrophoresis
Testing Location Referred Out – ON, Canada (ROSJ03)	Other Information

Hemoglobin A1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)

Test Name

Hemoglobin A1c (HBA1C, Glycosylated Hemoglobin)

Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Lavender

Minimum Venous Volume = 2 mL whole blood

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Collect sample in a lavender top and send to core lab. Sample should be well mixed at time of collection to prevent platelet clumping. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Stability: Stable 18 Hours at room temperature and 7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C.

Transportation: Transport at room temperature within 1 hour of collection.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Plasma, clotted sample, Grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected.