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Values are valid only on day of printing.

Test ID: HBA1C
Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Whole Blood EDTA

Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube.

Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

2 mL

Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Hemolysis	NA
Lipemia	NA
Icterus	NA
Other	NA

Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Whole Blood EDTA	Refrigerated (preferred)	7 days
	Frozen	7 days
	Ambient	24 hours