Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Fructosamine
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Synonym/Acronym:
Glycated albumin.
Rationale
To assist in assessing long-term glucose management in diabetes.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Spectrophotometry.
| Status | Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 0.01) |
|---|---|---|
| Nondiabetic | 174–286 micromol/L | 1.74–2.86 mmol/L |
| Diabetic (values vary with degree of management) | 210–563 micromol/L | 2.10–5.63 mmol/L |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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Synonym/Acronym:
Glycated albumin.
Rationale
To assist in assessing long-term glucose management in diabetes.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Spectrophotometry.
| Status | Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 0.01) |
|---|---|---|
| Nondiabetic | 174–286 micromol/L | 1.74–2.86 mmol/L |
| Diabetic (values vary with degree of management) | 210–563 micromol/L | 2.10–5.63 mmol/L |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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