Methods and compositions for preserving glucose level in blood specimens
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1. A method for stabilizing glucose level in a blood sample, 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.
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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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- 1. A method for stabilizing glucose level in a blood sample, 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.
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22. A method for stabilizing glucose level in a blood sample, which method comprises adding an effective amount of glyceraldehyde and an effective amount of an anti-glycolytic agent that is not glyceraldehyde to a blood sample, whereby glucose level in said blood sample remains substantially constant for a period of time.
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23. A method for preserving a blood sample for a further analysis, which method comprises adding an effective amount of glyceraldehyde and an effective amount of an a blood-preserving agent to a blood sample, whereby the quality of said blood sample is substantially preserved for a further analysis.
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