Fructosamine

Synonyms

• FRUCTOSAMINE
• GLYCATED ALBUMIN
• GLYCATED PROTEIN
• GLYCATED SERUM PROTEIN
• LAB1013

Cerner Name

Fructosamine

Clinical Info

May aid in monitoring glucose control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL of serum or plasma

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s) or Lithium Heparin Mint Green top
Specimen:  0.5 mL of serum or plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Stability: 3 Days Room Temperature
               14 Days Refrigerated
                60 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

3 Days Room Temperature
               14 Days Refrigerated
                60 Days Frozen

Methodology

Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Friday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82985

PDM

5900640

Only Orderable at Locations:

Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

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