Please note that this site is unsupported on Internet Explorer, and may not function as intended.

We recommend upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.

Test & Collection Guide

 New search...

Keyword Search:

Test name:

   

Manual 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

NUMBER

ALL

Haemoglobin A1c

Alternate names:
glycosylated haemoglobin, HbA1c
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
HBA1CP, A1CP
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

False elevation may occur in iron deficiency, haemoglobinopathies, or other causes of reduced red-cell turnover.

False decreases may occur in situations of high cell turnover e.g. recent transfusion/iron infusion, surgery, venesection etc.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
6 hours
Reference Interval:

HbA1C     4.0-6.0 %

HbA1C (SI) 29-42 mmol/mol

Pathology Handbook

Test & Collection Guide

Feedback

Eastern Health Pathology always welcomes the opportunity to improve the service we provide you.