Fructosamine

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

FRUC

Referral code

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Test information

Used to monitor diabetic patients, when HbA1c is not reliable due to haemoglobinopathy.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham