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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