HEMOGLOBIN A1c W/REFL TO GLYCOMARK(R)

"Clinical Significance
Hemoglobin A1c with Reflex to GlycoMark® - To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of each sample type

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months

Reject Criteria
Sodium fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube • Heparinized plasma

Setup Schedule, Preferred Specimen(s), Alternative Specimen(s), Transport Container, Transport Temperature"

Includes
If Hemoglobin A1c is ≥6.5 and ≤8.0, then GlycoMark® will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84378).

Methodology
Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)
<5.7 % of total hemoglobin

Alternative Name(s)
A1c,HA1c,Hgb A1c