1,5 Anhydroglucitol
Test Mnemonic
15AGTL
CPT Codes
- 84378 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- 1,5-AG
- Intermediate Glycemic Control
Includes
- 1,5 AG, Intermediate Glycemic Control
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics (Chantilly)
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Separate plasma from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Days Performed
Sun, Tues, Thur, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Special Info
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
Clinical Info
This test is useful for the quantitative determination of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in serum or plasma for the intermediate term (preceding 1-2 weeks) monitoring of glycemic control in people with diabetes.