fructosamine test

fructosamine test
determination of the serum fructosamine level by measurement of the reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium to purple under alkaline conditions; it is used as an index of the average glycemic state over the preceding two to three weeks and is used to monitor glycemic control in diabetes.

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