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HelpTest Code POC507 POCT HEMOGLOBIN A1c
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC | Legacy Code |
| POC507 | N/A | N/A | in process | A1CPOC |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Testing Vol | Stability |
| DCA Capillary Holder | Capillary Whole Blood | Ambient | 1 uL | Test Immediately |
| Green Top (Lithium Heparin) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 1 uL | See procedure |
| Lavender Top (EDTA) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 1 uL | See procedure |
| Gray Top (Na Fluoride/K Oxalate) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 1 uL | See procedure |
| Blue Top (Na citrate) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 1 uL | See procedure |
Method
Immunoturbidometric
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Hemoglobin A1C | 83036 |
Instrumentation
Siemens DCA Vantage
Reference Range
All Ages: The following A1c interpretive data reflect the 2017 American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines and will be reported with each A1c result:
Normal: <5.7%
Prediabetes: 5.7 - 6.4%
Diagnostic for diabetes (if confirmed): ≥6.5%
Goals for glycemic control in diabetes (ADA 2017) <7% - The A1c target for nonpregnant adults with diabetes. More or less stringent targets may be appropriate for individual patients.
<7.5% - The A1c target for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Section
Point of Care Testing
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Complexity
Waived