Fructosamine test

FRUCTOSAMINE TEST

DESCRIPTION – fructosamine is a compound that is formed when glucose combines with protein. This test measures the total amount of fructosamine in the blood. Glucose molecules will permanently combine with proteins in the blood in a process called glycation

METHODOLOGY – quantitative spectrophotometry

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

SPECIMEN PREPARATION –

COLLECT – serum separator tube or pink (potassium EDTA)

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature before centrifuging

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 72 hours; refrigerated: 2 weeks; frozen: 2 months

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – hemolyzed specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory