FRUC
Fructosamine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3421
Synonyms:
Glycated protein
FRUCT
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 60 days
Refrigerated (Preferred)- 7 days
Room temperature - 72 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
82985 - Fructosamine (EAP 30021116)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Colorimetric Rate Reaction