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Fructosamine, Serum

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Fructosamine, Serum
Synonym(s)

Glycated Protein; Protein Bound Glucose

Test ID
FRUCT
General Information

Useful for assessing intermediate-term glycemic control

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

  • Preferred: Serum Gel (SST)

  • Acceptable: Red Top

Minimum Sample Volume

0.25 mL

Additional Processing Details

  • Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection

  • Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection

Stability

  • Refrigerated (preferred):7 days

  • Frozen: 7 days

  • Ambient: 72 hours

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

  • Gross hemolysis

  • Gross icterus

Limitations

  • Since the assay is nonspecific, color may be generated by compounds other than glycated proteins. Interferences are seen from ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and elevated bilirubin values

  • However, the second-generation assays have been shown to be highly specific for glycated proteins

  • Fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c are the usual and preferred means of monitoring glycemic control

Methodology

Colorimetric Rate Reaction

Estimated TAT

1-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Sunday

Retention

7 days

CPT Code(s)

82985

Reference Range

200-285 mcmol/L

Performing Lab

Mayo

LOINC Code(s)

15069-8

Additional Information