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Fructosamine (8340)

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB00976

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

3-6 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (dark green-top) or lithium heparin (dark green-top) tubes are also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=60 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Moderately icteric

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma

CPT Codes

82985

Revised

04-03-20