Test Code HA1C Hemoglobin A1c, Blood, with EAG

Additional Codes

EPIC: LAB90

Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA) principle

Measurement of total hemoglobin and hemoglobin A1c in whole blood.

Includes calculation for estimated average glucose (EAG).
Used in the management of diabetes mellitus.

St. Joseph Hospital

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 1 mL of EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature.

Diabetic: > or = 6.5%

Prediabetes: 5.7 - 6.4%

Normal: <5.7%

Monday through Sunday

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