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HelpTest ID BLOD0471 Fructosamine, Serum
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 Rochester
Specimen 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
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82985
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction