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Alternative Names:

A1C
Glycated Haemoglobin
GHB

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

A1C

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Fluoride Oxalate

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing within 5 days

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Daily