Laboratory Services

Fructosamine, Serum

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

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	Test Definition: FRUCT