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May aid in monitoring glucose control for diabetes in specific disorders. Not recommended as a substitute for hemoglobin A1c except in specific populations.
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#ExistMethodology>
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Quantitative Spectrophotometry
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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#ExistSpecRequirements>
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens (may cause falsely elevated results).
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 months
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