Fructosamines

serum 1 ml

photometry

1 day

• Fructosamines are formed by an irreversible binding of glucose to serum proteins (glycosylation).
• Determination is used for the diagnosis and long-term monitoring of patients with diabetes mellitus, as the glucose bound to serum proteins reflects the average glucose level of the past 3 weeks. A distinction between spontaneous, stress-induced hyperglycaemia and diabetes mellitus is possible as well. Increased levels can also be found in case of hyperproteinaemia.
• Low fructosamine levels are associated with protein deficiency, increased protein metabolism or, in cats, also with hyperthyroidism.
• Horse: often increased in case of EMS