Hemoglobin A1C  (HGB A1C)
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| Synonyms:
| Glycated Hemoglobin; Percent Hemoglobin(HA1C) |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL whole blood |
| Collection: | Refrigerate whole blood at 2-8°C for 7 days. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Clotted; Incorrect specimen type; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 4-7% |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Hgb A1C values are used to assess long-term glucose control in diabetes. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |