Glycated albumin is stable in plasma when exposed to common laboratory conditions and comparable when drawn from venous or capillary sites.

Glycated albumin in plasma appears relatively stable when exposed to common laboratory conditions, reducing a potential confounder to its use as a marker of blood glucose control. The glycated albumin (%) in samples from capillary and venous sites was comparable, suggesting the potential of rapid or portable assessment devices that require a finger prick.