Efficacy and Clinical Utility of Sodium Fluoride Tubes Versus Serum Tubes for Blood Glucose Estimation

Abstract

Introduction: Precise and accurate measurement of blood glucose is the key factor in both the diagnosis and effective management of diabetes mellitus. The blood glucose levels are influenced by the time interval between sample collection and measurement as glycolysis continues to take place in the blood cells. Laboratories make efforts to minimize this change. This study aimed to analyze the differences in blood glucose levels between routine serum tubes and sodium fluoride (NaF) tubes over time intervals.