Hemoglobin A1c

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	HBA1C
Specimen Requirements	1 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tube Minimum Whole Blood Volumes for Micro-Collections using Microtainers Capillary collection available at ACH only Whole blood
Specimen Handling	Mix well by inverting tube 8 to 10 times. DO NOT centrifuge.
Additional Information	Suggested HbA1c monitoring for diabetics: One test per 3 months HbA1c results are affected by RBC lifespan (e.g. higher in iron deficiency, lower in chronic blood loss)
Testing Location	Chemistry-DSC
Testing Frequency	Daily
Alternate Name(s)	Glycohemoglobin
Reference Interval	4.3 - 6.1%

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