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FRUCTOSAMINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2317    Geisinger Epic ID:  6706

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum (preferred) or plasma.


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
4 mL green/green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum or plasma; minimum 0.5 mL.


Special notes: 

See Specimen Processing Instructions.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from the cells.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 60 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Moderately icteric samples. Hemolysis.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82985
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Fructosamine


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 8340, FRUCT


Review Date:  11/25/2024

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