Fructosamine

Test Code
100800


CPT Codes
82985

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma


Transport Container
Gel-barrier tube, transport tube, green-top (heparin) tube, OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 days; Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; improper labeling; gross lipemia


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
M-F(3) S/S (2)




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.