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Fructosamine test as an alternative to HbA1c

LittleGreyCat

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As suggested in another thread, asking if anyone has had a fructosamine test on the NHS and how difficult it was to arrange.

I am slightly anaemic and my estimated HbA1c from Libre 2 (long term regular use) is 6.0% but HbA1c is around 7%.
 
LittleGreyCat said:
As suggested in another thread, asking if anyone has had a fructosamine test on the NHS and how difficult it was to arrange.

I am slightly anaemic and my estimated HbA1c from Libre 2 (long term regular use) is 6.0% but HbA1c is around 7%.
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As with the majority of these diagnostic tests, it is usually authorised by a specialist.
Private medicine, I don't know!

Why do you want a fructosamine test, as it is I think, it is a replacement test for another test, because the test is intolerant to the patient and without looking it up, only used very sparingly?

Best wishes.
 
Lamont D said:
As with the majority of these diagnostic tests, it is usually authorised by a specialist.
Private medicine, I don't know!

Why do you want a fructosamine test, as it is I think, it is a replacement test for another test, because the test is intolerant to the patient and without looking it up, only used very sparingly?

Best wishes.
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Fructosamine is an alternative to HbA1c where the number or longevity of red blood cells is abnormal.
The test does not rely on red blood cells.
 
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