Test Code FRUC Fructosamine
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) (5.0 mL)
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top (6.0 mL)
Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Serum |
---|---|
Ambient | 3 days |
Refrigerate | 1 week |
Frozen | 1 week |
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Useful For
Assessing intermediate-term glycemic control
Service Code
31938
Update
Last updated 12/04/2022