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HelpTest Code LAB12686 Fructosamine
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
FRUC
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate from cells immediately and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
Age Range
≤18 Not established
19-65 151-300 µmol/L
≥66 Not established
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
5 days
CPT Codes
82985
Unacceptable Conditions
Severely hemolyzed or icteric specimens .
Plasma: ACD or lithium heparin.