Fructosamine
| Abbrev Code: | FRUCT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1013 | Order Name: | FRUCTOSAMINE |
| Methodology: | Spectrophotometric | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82985 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | High levels of ascorbic acid interfere with the fructosamine assay. Patients should abstain from ascorbic acid supplements for a minimum of 24 hours prior to sample collection. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Red (no gel) |
| Patient Preparation: | Patients should abstain from ascorbic acid supplements for a minimum for 24 hours prior to sample collection. High levels of ascorbic acid interfere with the assay. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Samples are stable refrigerated for 2 weeks. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 99012 (FRUCTOSAM) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Non-diabetic: 205-285 umol/L; variations in levels of serum proteins (albumin and immunoglobulins) may affect fructosamine results. |
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