Glycated Albumin Assay: An Alternative Method for Monitoring Glycemic Control
What is Glycated Albumin?Glycated albumin, also known as fructosamine, refers to albumin that has been bound to glucose in the blood through a non-enzymatic reaction called glycation. Albumin is the most abundant protein found in blood plasma and serves as a transport molecule for various substances including fatty acids, hormones, and metal ions. Under normal conditions, a small percentage of...