Fructosamine. serum fructosamine may be used as an alternative to hemoglobin a1c. it indicates average glucose level over the previous 2-3 weeks. (a1c conversion chart) convert average sensor glucose to gmi% (calculator) for gmi use in medtronic reports, see here..
A sample of cells is taken from the cervical area during a pelvic exam using a swab or small brush. for the more common liquid-based methods, the sample is put into a special liquid preservative and sent to a laboratory, where the cells are processed onto a glass slide, stained, and examined by a cytotechnologist and/or pathologist.an advantage of this liquid-based sample is that the cell.