Test Directory

HbA1c

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

HbA1c reflects the average blood glucose level during the preceding 2 to 3 months. HbA1c is thus suitable to monitor long-term blood glucose control in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

Collection Information

Methodology

Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA)

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimens

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days

Alias

hemoglobin (hb) a1c; hemoglobin a1c (refl); HbA1c; Hemoglobin A1c; Hgb A1c

Container Type

Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

4 - 6

Panic Range