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HelpTest ID BLOD0471 Fructosamine, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring intermediate (1-3 weeks) glycemic control
Monitoring glycemic control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival
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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
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 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysMethod Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82985
Reporting Name
Fructosamine, SReference Values
200-285 mcmol/L
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.
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 16283 | Fructosamine |