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###1: Monosaccharide Mass Concentration Test

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

###3: This test measures the concentration of monosaccharides, simple sugars such as glucose, in a laboratory specimen. The specific specimen and analytical method are not identified by the abbreviated test name.

Quick summary

["###4: The result shows how much monosaccharide is present in the sample, but its meaning depends on the specimen, testing method, and clinical context."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
35020-7
Short code
Monos+Macros NFr Prt
Synonyms
Monos+Macros NFr Prt
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
CPT
86592
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

###5: What This Test Measures

###6: Monosaccharides are simple carbohydrates that include glucose and fructose. A mass concentration result reports the amount of these sugars in the tested sample.

###7: Why the Test May Be Ordered

###8: Monosaccharide testing may help evaluate carbohydrate metabolism or investigate an abnormality involving sugars. The reason for testing and the specimen used should be confirmed on the laboratory order.

###9: Factors That Can Affect the Result

###10: Food and drink intake, fasting status, recent illness, medications, and specimen handling may affect sugar measurements. Following the preparation instructions provided by the healthcare professional is important.

###11: Understanding the Result

###11: Results must be compared with the reference interval supplied by the laboratory because ranges can vary by specimen, method, age, and other factors. A result outside the interval does not by itself establish a diagnosis.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

###2: Monosaccharide test

Frequently asked questions

###14: What specimen is tested?
###15: The abbreviated name does not clearly identify the specimen. Check the laboratory order or requisition for whether serum, plasma, urine, or another sample was tested.
###16: Does this test diagnose diabetes?
###17: Not by itself. Diabetes is usually evaluated using glucose-specific tests, often including fasting plasma glucose or hemoglobin A1c, along with clinical findings.
###18: What if my result is outside the laboratory range?
###19: An abnormal result may reflect diet, temporary metabolic changes, illness, medication effects, or an underlying condition. Review it with your healthcare professional rather than interpreting it in isolation.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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