Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Use fructosamine if:
– known diabetic patient with red cell disorder,
– known diabetic patient where HbA1c and glucose results do not match.
Do not use for diagnosing diabetes.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum
Specimen container adult:
Serum
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL blood
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL blood
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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