Glycated Hemoglobin A1c; Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c; HbA1c; Hb A1c
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Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
Test ID: HBA1CCE
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Capillary Electrophoresis
Report Includes
Hemoglobin A1c (Fraction; NGSP); Hemoglobin A1c (%; NGSP); Hemoglobin A1c (mmol/mol hemoglobin;IFCC)
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
Clinical Utility
To monitor diabetic control of blood glucose
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
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 | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Capillary Electrophoresis
Turnaround Time
4 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Hemoglobin A1c | Fraction |
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| Hemoglobin A1c | % |
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| Hemoglobin A1c | mmol/mol hemoglobin |
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HBA1C | 20674Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) | L |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019