In PHC, which anticoagulant is used to send the blood sample for blood glucose_____________?
Correct answer: C. Potassium oxalate+ sodium fluoride
- A. EDTA
- B. Heparin
- C. Potassium oxalate+ sodium fluoride
- D. Potassium oxalate
Explanation
Sodium fluoride inhibits glycolysis and potassium oxalate prevents clotting, together preserving the blood glucose concentration during transport. EDTA and heparin prevent clotting but do not adequately stop cellular glucose consumption.
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