Fructosamine

Also known as: Glycated Serum Protein; GSP; Glycated Albumin

Formal name: Fructosamine

Related tests: Glucose; A1C; Albumin; Total Protein

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To help monitor your diabetes over time, especially if it is not possible to monitor using the A1C test; to help determine the effectiveness of changes to your diabetic treatment plan

When to Get Tested?

When you are diabetic and your doctor wants to evaluate your average blood glucose level over the last 2-3 weeks

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or sometimes from a fingerstick

Test Preparation Needed?

None

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