Fructosamine Blood Test

Fructosamine is a marker used to assess blood sugar control over the past 2-3 weeks, making it a useful alternative to HbA1c for monitoring diabetes.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Fructosamine

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Diabetes

  • Fructosamine

About this test

Fructosamine is a marker used to assess blood sugar control over the past 2-3 weeks, making it a useful alternative to HbA1c for monitoring diabetes. This test is particularly beneficial for people with conditions that affect red blood cell lifespan, such as anaemia, or those who need a more short-term view of glucose management.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 30th percentile of diabetes tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 7 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 7.3/10

    £55.00 against a median of £66.00 for the 18 similarly sized diabetes tests we track (-17%).

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