Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: HPLC, NGSP certified

Comment: As per ADA guidelines HbA1c should be performed using a method that is certified by NGSP. Also see FRUCTOSAMINE, LIPID PROFILE & MICROALBUMINURIA.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: This assay is useful for diagnosing Diabetes and evaluating long term control of blood glucose concentrations in diabetic patients. It reflects the mean glucose concentration over the previous period of 8 to 12 weeks and is a better indicator of long term glycemic control as compared with blood glucose levels due to lesser day to day variation.

Specialty: Diabetologist, Physician

Disease: Diabetes

Components: *HbA1c *estimated Average Glucose (eAG)

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required