HEMOGLOBIN A1C WITH MPG

"Clinical Significance
Hemoglobin A1c with Calculated Mean Plasma Glucose (MPG) - 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.

Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Transport Container
EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

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

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

Setup Schedule"

Methodology
Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)
<5.7 % of total hemoglobin

Alternative Name(s)
A1c with MPG