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Fructosamine

Order Code
16433
CPT
82985
Test Details
TAT

Up to 24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric (Nitroblue Tetrazolium)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate diabetic control, reflecting diabetic control over a shorter time period (one to three weeks) than that represented by hemoglobin A1c (four to eight weeks). Indicated as an index of longer-term control than glucose levels, especially in diabetic subjects with abnormal hemoglobins and in type 1 diabetes in children.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
16433
CPT
82985
Test Details
TAT

Up to 24 hours

Methodology

Colorimetric (Nitroblue Tetrazolium)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate diabetic control, reflecting diabetic control over a shorter time period (one to three weeks) than that represented by hemoglobin A1c (four to eight weeks). Indicated as an index of longer-term control than glucose levels, especially in diabetic subjects with abnormal hemoglobins and in type 1 diabetes in children.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days