Test Overview
Clinical Utility
To monitor diabetic control of blood glucose
Method
Capillary Electrophoresis
Result Included
Hemoglobin A1c (Fraction; NGSP); Hemoglobin A1c (%; NGSP); Hemoglobin A1c (mmol/mol hemoglobin;IFCC)
Aliases/Synonyms
Glycated Hemoglobin A1c; Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c; HbA1c; Hb A1c
Specimen
Specimen Type
Whole blood (EDTA)Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold. Submit original blood collection tube, do not aliquot or transfer. Specimen must be received at ICL Monday – Thursday within 4 days of collection.
Additional Information
Testing should only be performed every 60 days unless otherwise indicated. See separate listing for analysis by turbidimetric immunoinhibition assay (TINIA).
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | Unacceptable |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
4 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Hemoglobin A1cFraction0.040 - 0.060
-
Hemoglobin A1c%4.0 - 6.0
-
Hemoglobin A1cmmol/mol hemoglobin20 - 42
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBA1C | Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) | 20674 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30