Fructosamine

Fructosamine can be used to alert physicians to deteriorating diabetic control before changes in HbA1c occur, and is particularly of use for:

  • Any condition that affects the life span of haemaglobin
  • Patients that have undergone a recent transfusion
  • Closer monitoring during pregnancy

 

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Test:

 Fructosamine

Laboratory

Clinical Biochemistry

Specimen Type:

Serum

Storage:

 4oC prior to sending

Posting Details:

Ambient

Posting Address:

Clinical Biochemistry Department, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham
B18 7QH

Clinical Use:

Conditions that affect the lifetime of haemoglobin where HbA1c can mislead

Cost:

£20.00

Turnaround:

1 working day

External QA Scheme:

NEQAS

CPA Accredited Lab/Test:

Yes

Website:

www.cityassays.org.uk

Contact details

Tel: 0121 507 3441

Email: info@cityassays.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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