FRUCTOSAMINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FRUCT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025710
Schedule: DAILY
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025710
Schedule: DAILY
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
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.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
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 Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Methods
Colorimetric Rate Reaction
Clinical Utilities
Monitoring intermediate (1-3 weeks) glycemic control
Monitoring glycemic control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival
Monitoring glycemic control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival
CPT Codes
82985
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
200-285 mcmol/L
