An 80-year-old diabetic is to be tested with the fructosamine assay instead of the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test because the fructosamine assay:
a. can evaluate level of ketoacidosis.
b. is less influenced by age.
c. determines the amount of circulating glu-cose.
d. is more accurate for type 2 diabetes.
B
The fructosamine assay is a diagnostic test used to assess the degree of diabetic control of blood sugar over the preceding 2- to 3-week period. The fructosamine assay is a better tool for the older adult as it is less influenced by age.
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