Cardio IQ® Hemoglobin A1c
Test Code
91732
83036
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Cardio IQ® Hemoglobin A1c - To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.
Test Resources
Test Summary
Cardiometabolic Disease Assessment (CMDA) PanelTest Summary
Metabolic Risk PanelTest Details
Methodology
Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay
Reference Range(s)
<5.7 %
Alternative Name(s)
CardioIQ®,Hemoglobin A1c, Cardio IQ®
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria
Sodium fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube • Heparinized plasma
Setup Schedule
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Sodium fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube • Heparinized plasma