HbA1c; Hb A1c
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Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
Test ID: HBA1C
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA)
Report Includes
Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c)
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Whole blood (EDTA)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Submit original blood collection tube, do not transfer to transport tube (e.g. 4 mL Whole Blood, EDTA), do not aliquot. Submit specimen immediately – must be received at ICL Mon-Thu within 4 days of collection. Testing should only be performed every 60 days unless otherwise indicated. See separate listing for analysis by Capillary Electrophoresis. Minimum 1 mL.
Handling Information
Store and send cold.
Additional Information
Method of Analysis: Turbidimetric Immunoinhibition Assay(TINIA).
Stability
| Ambient | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA)
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) |
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Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HBA1C | 20674Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019