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HelpTest Code POCA1C Point of Care, Hemoglobin A1c (Glycohemoglobin), Blood
Methodology
Immunoassay and Chemistry Technology
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Point of Care
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Fingerstick bloodContainer/Tube:POC deviceSpecimen Volume:Large drop (5 microliter)Collection Instructions: Fingerstick blood is obtained by standard techniques with any lancing system.Specimen Type: Whole blood by venipunctureContainer/Tube:Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)Specimen Volume:1 mLCollection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 8 hours/Refrigerate 14 days OK
Reference Values
NGSP EquivalentNon-diabetic: <6.0%>Diabetic goal: <7.0%>Additional action needed: >8.0%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83037-POCA1c36416-Capillary