Fructosamine
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Fructosamine, Serum
Test ID: FRUCAM
Test
Method
Nitroblue Tetrazolium
Platform
Roche P800
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
Fructosamine concentrations reflect glucose status over the previous 3 weeks.
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold.
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Present - false elevation |
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| Icterus | Present - false elevation |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Nitroblue Tetrazolium
Platform
Roche P800
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Fructosamine | µmol/L |
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Dysproteinemic states may produce erroneous fructosamine values.
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FRUCAM | 4210Fructosamine | umol/L |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019