Fructosamine

Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

Assessment of diabetic control in diabetic patients with active haemolytic anaemia.

Reference range

205 - 285 µmol/L

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 3 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)