[Fructosamine values in venous and capillary blood]

The determination of fructosamine could also be performed in serum obtained from capillary blood. The sample taking using micro sample carriers for capillary blood is more convenient for the patients. The described procedure is an alternative way suitable for the determination of fructosamine in ambulance and in doctor's office. Results obtained with uncoated micro carriers and capillary blood are in good agreement with fructosamine values from venous blood. However, the use of sample carriers coated with EDTA or heparin produced discrepant results.