Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Specimen Type

Whole blood (EDTA)

Volume

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