CPT Code(s):

83036, 83525

Other Names:

Diabetes Panel

Test Includes:

Hemoglobin A1C, Insulin

Specimen Requirements:

Serum (preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate the sample from cells as soon as possible.

Stability:

Specimens are stable up to 7 days at -10 ˚C for Insulin Testing, and HbA1C testing is stable 2 - 8 ˚ C

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Hemolyzed

Methodology:

AU Series and Architect i1000SR