Hemoglobin A1C
Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reference Values
NORMAL 4.0-5.6%
PREDIABETES 5.7-6.4%
DIABETES >6.5% OR HIGHER
ADA 2021 INDICATES TARGET FOR NONPREGNANT
DIABETIC ADULT IS <7.0%, WHICH INDICATES
GLYCEMIC CONTROL FOR DIABETIC ADULTS
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83036