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Hemoglobin A1C, Point of Care (PA1C)

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EPIC Test Name

POCT HEMOGLOBIN A1C

EPIC Code

POC56

Specimen Requirements

whole Blood
Minimum Volume:1.5 uL
Collection:Recollect if greater than 1 minute from collection to testing.
Stability:Test immediately
Container:Fingerstick or venous whole blood in EDTA, Heparin, or Citrate.
Rejection Causes:Avoid air bubbles, overfilling capillary, or excess sample on the outside of capillary. Do not wipe off outside of capillary tube.

Methods

Abbott Afinion 2

Turnaround Time

Specimen
whole Blood

Reference Ranges

PA1C - Abbott Afinion 2
Male RangeFemale RangeUnit
4-64-6%
PEAG - Abbott Afinion 2
Male RangeFemale RangeUnit
<126<126mg/dL

Common Synonyms

Point of Care

Performed

Lab
Point of Care

Test Includes

PA1C, PEAG

CPT

83036QW

LOINC

4548-4

Contact Information

Point of Care: (315)464-6785
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