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Test Code GLYH Glycated Hemoglobin, Blood

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  3.0-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Reference Ranges:
                           
Non-Diabetic                            < 5.7%
Increased risk for developing Diabetes  5.7-6.4%
Diabetes                                > 6.4%
Good Diabetic control                   < 7.0%
Adequate Diabetic control               < 8.0%
Poor Diabetic control                   > 8.0%

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Routine Turnaround Time:  not available

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available