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fructosamine test |
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fructosamine test [froo͡ktōs′əmēn] determination of the serum fructosamine level by measuring the reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium to purple under alkaline conditions, used as an index of the average glycemic state over the preceding 2 to 3 weeks. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The upper limit of normal for the fructosamine test is 2. glycosylated serum proteins -- One common test is the fructosamine test, which gives information on glucose status over a one- to two-week period, and is good for watching short-term changes in glucose status during pregnancy or after major changes in diabetes therapy. We perform a fructosamine test on every sample, which helps, but we are curious whether a standard measure exists for the decline in glucose values on uncentrifuged samples. |
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