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HelpTest Code LAB1013 Fructosamine, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Fructosamine, SSpecimen 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 Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 60 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Retention Time
1 weekReport Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReference Values
200-285 mcmol/L
Useful For
Monitoring intermediate (1-3 weeks) glycemic control
Monitoring glycemic control in patients with shortened red blood cell survival
CPT Code Information
82985
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
Method Description
The fructosamine assay is a colorimetric test based on the ability of ketoamines to reduce nitroblue tetrazolium to formazan in an alkaline medium. The rate of formation of formazan is directly proportional to the concentration of fructosamine, and is measured photometrically at 546 nm.(Package insert: Fructosamine reagent. Roche Diagnostics; v. 8.0, 12/2018)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send General Request (T239) with the specimen.