1,5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG), Intermediate Glycemic Control

Cleveland HeartLab #'s, Test

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NEW YORK DOH APPROVED: YES
CPT Code: 84378
Order Code: 10378
ABN Requirement: No
Synonyms: 1,5-anhydroglucitol
Specimen: Serum or EDTA Plasma
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Containe: Gel-barrier (SST) tube or EDTA (Lavender-Top) tube

Collection:

SST Serum:

  1. Collect and label SST tube according to standard protocols.
  2. Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. Do not shake.
  3. Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
  4. Centrifuge for 10 minutes.

OR

EDTA Plasma:

  1. Collect and label a separate EDTA tube according to standard protocols.
    Note: If not collecting SST tube, two EDTA tubes must be collected.
  2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. Do not shake.
  3. Centrifuge for 10 minutes
  4. Pre-squeeze transfer pipet bulb and draw off approximately 2/3 of upper plasma layer.
    Note: This ensures that the buffy coat and red cells remain undisturbed.
  5. Aliquot plasma into transport tube labeled as ‘EDTA plasma’ and cap rightly.
  6. Discard original tube.

Transport: Store and transport sample at either refrigerated (2-8°C) or room temperature and ship the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.

Stability:

Ambient (15-25°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C): 28 days

Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; Anticoagulants other than EDTA; Unspun serum separator tubes

Methodology: Enzymatic

Turn Around Time: 2 to 5 days

Reference Range:

Age Male (mcg/mL) Female (mcg/mL)
≤1 year Not Established Not Established
2-17 years 15.0-38.0 11.2-35.7
≥18 years 7.3-36.6 7.5-28.4

Clinical Significance: Diazyme 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) Assay is an enzymatic method intended for the quantitative determination of 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in serum or plasma. The 1,5-AG Assay is for the intermediate term (preceding 1-2 weeks) monitoring of glycemic control in people with diabetes.

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