SST
0.5 mL serum
0.25 mL serum
Collect specimen in an SST. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Collect specimen in an SST.
Daily
2 hours
Colorimetric Rate Reaction
185 - 285 umol/L
It is felt that fructosamine values reflect intermediate-term glycemic control. However, fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are the usual and preferred means of monitoring glycemic control.
15069-8
82985
21604
Red top, Green top (lithium heparin) or Lavender top (EDTA) are acceptable.
Hemolyzed samples are not acceptable.
Minimum 72 hours.