Test Code FRUCT Fructosamine, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Fructosamine
Reporting Name
Fructosamine, SUseful For
Monitoring intermediate (1-3 weeks) glycemic control
Monitoring glycemic control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 60 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
200-285 mcmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
82985
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
Interpretation
In general, fructosamine reflects glycemic control in diabetic patients over the previous 1 to 3 weeks. High values indicate poor control.
All glycated proteins are measured by this method, with glycated albumin contributing a large portion.
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction