Hemoglobin A1C

Test Name

Glycohemoglobin

Alternate Description

Hemoglobin A1C

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Summary Test Name

Hemoglobin A1C

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Refrigerate until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until analysis

Reference Value

Male/Female and all ages the same: 4.0%-6.0%