The Fructosamine test is generalyl useful to monitor short term glucose control (1 to 3 weeks) in diabetic patients.
The Fructosamine test measures the amount of glycated serum proteins (primarily albumin) in your blood. It reflects average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 weeks, shorter than the 2–3 months reflected by the HbA1c test.
To monitor short-term blood sugar control
For people with diabetes where HbA1c may not be reliable (e.g., pregnancy, anemia, recent blood loss)
To assess changes in glucose control after a recent change in treatment
No Special Preparation. Informed Consent Required.
Same Day*
Diabetes Endocrinology
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Diabetics with conditions that affect HbA1c accuracy
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes
Patients undergoing rapid changes in diabetes treatment
People with hemoglobinopathies (e.g., sickle cell disease)
Low albumin levels (e.g., from liver disease or nephrotic syndrome) can lower fructosamine values.
Conditions that raise or lower serum protein levels may affect accuracy.
