Pathology Handbook

 New search
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # ALL

Haemoglobin A1c

Alternative Names:HA1C
HBA1C
Glycated Haemoglobin
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HA1C
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 3 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

False results may occur after blood transfusion, venesection, in anaemia associated with haemolysis or reticulocytosis.

Note: A separate EDTA tube is required for HbA1c testing.

If requesting both FBE and HbA1c - 2  x 3 mL EDTA tubes must be collected and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature