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Test Code FRUCT Fructosamine, Serum

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: Fructosamine

Reporting Name

Fructosamine, S

Useful 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 Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen 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 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Method Name

Colorimetric Rate Reaction