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HB A1C
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Container: Lavender Top Tube.
Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL, Minimum 2 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lavender microtainer filled to 500 uL (Minimum 250 uL).
Stability:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 96 Hours
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
CHEMISTRY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
Hemoglobin A1c: 4.3% - 5.6 %
Estimated Average Glucose (eAG): 77 - 114 mg/dL
Interpretive Data:
|
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Guidelines Diagnosis of Diabetes |
|
| Result | Interpretation |
|
> 6.5% |
Diabetic |
| 5.7 - 6.4% | Pre-diabetic |
Monitoring diabetes: HbA1C goals should be discussed with the healthcare provider.