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Fructosamine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Utilization Guidelines | Test should be ordered only on patients whose diabetic control cannot be monitored with Glycohemoglobin. |
| Test code | FRUT |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Colorimetric |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 ml serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolysis, moderate or gross icterus |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order Quest # 8340 |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Hemolysis, moderate or gross icterus |
| Units | µmol/L |
| Normal range | 190-270 µmol/L |
| Synonyms | glycalbumin; glycated albumin; glycosylated albumin |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 1 month. |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-4 days. |
| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information |
| LOINC code | 15069-8 |
| Last Updated | 3/28/2011 10:35:20 AM |
| Entry Number | 395 |
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