Methods and compositions for preserving glucose level in blood specimens
US6632844B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/96
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to methods and compositions for preserving blood samples. In particular, a method for stabilizing glucose level in a blood sample is provided, which method comprises adding an effective amount of glyceraldehyde to a blood sample, whereby glucose level in said blood sample remains substantially constant for a period of time. Kits and combinations for stabilizing glucose level in a blood sample are also provided.
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