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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Fructosamine - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | FRUC | ||
| Primary Container: | Lithium Heparin PST Gel (Light Green) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | One 3 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube also acceptable. 0.5 mL plasma or serum Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Reference Interval: | 200 - 285 umol/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Fructosamine should be used instead of HbA1c for assessing long-term glycemic control in patients with disorders affecting red blood cell survival. | ||
