Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of EDTA whole blood
Minimum volume=75uL (microtainer)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:
| Room temperature | 10-25°C | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2-8°C | 14 days |
| Frozen | <20°C | Unacceptable |
Note: Measures hemoglobin A1C and calculates the mean blood glucose for diabetic patients. One specimen will assist with monitoring control of glucose levels over a 3-month period.
Mean blood glucose: 60-124 mg/dL