Fructosamine
| Alternate Names | Glycated Albumin, Glycated Protein, Protein Bound Glucose, Glycated Serum Protein, GSP |
| Ordering Recommendation | Useful for monitoring the degree of glycemia over the preceding 2-3 weeks. Indicated as an index of longer-term control than glucose, especially in diabetic subjects with abnormal hemoglobins and in type 1 diabetes in children. |
| Specimen | Lithium Heparin Plasma |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube
|
| Methodology | Colorimetric |
| Reference Range | 151-300 umol/L |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | None |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 1-3 days |
| NY State Available | Yes |
| LOINC | 15069-8 |
| CPT Code | 82985 |
