Test Code FRUCM Fructosamine, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: FRUCT
EPIC: LAB1013
Reporting Name
Fructosamine, SUseful For
Assessing intermediate-term glycemic control
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
200-285 mcmol/L
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82985
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FRUCT | Fructosamine, S | 15069-8 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction