Diabetic Profile

Synonym(s)	Diabetic
Tube/Container Type	4 ml green top or gold top and 4 mL purple top
	0.5 ml Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top and 0.5 purple top
Sample Type	Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
Minimum Volume	2mL plasma or serum
Registration Code	PDIA and HBA
Add-on conditions	8 hours for Glucose 3 days for Folate and Electrolytes (on barrier) 7 days @ 4°C off the barrier
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours/HbA1C 2-3 days
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code	N/A
Useful Information	Register Profile code and HBA
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request