You are working in a PHC and have to send a sample for blood glucose estimation. Which of the following anticoagulant will you use for sending your sample?
Correct Answer: Potassium oxalate + sodium fluoride
Description: Blood samples for measurement of glucose are taken in Gray l containing Potassium oxalate + sodium fluoride. Enolase enzyme in the glycolysis is inhibited by fluoride so sample is collected in tubes containing fluoride to inhibit glycolysis.
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