HBA1c by DCA ( POCT )

Testing Laboratories

Department

Point of Care

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

POCX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4052

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Autoregistered

Synonyms

HBA1

Turnaround Time

6 minutes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.06

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Pre-testing Requirements

washcollection site/hands, do not collect from the Thumb, index or little finger, fresh capillary sample collected into the sampler

Additional Specimen Information

fresh whole blood capillary sample ( finger prick), wipe away first drop

POCT testing completed by trained staff on units, always check expiry dates

Resources

• Measurement of Uncertainty

Contact Information