Test Details
Mnemonic
HGBAQ
Ordering Code
3421620
CPT-4 Code(s)
83036
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood in a screw capped plastic vial or in original collection tube.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gray sodium fluoride, heparinized plasma
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Enzymatic
Reference Range
<5.7% of total hemoglobin
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes