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What is the method principle for the quantitative determination of glucose in serum or plasma?
What is the method principle for the quantitative determination of glucose in serum or plasma?
- Oxidation of D-glucose to gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide (correct)
- Oxidation of gluconic acid to D-glucose and hydrogen peroxide
- Reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
- Reduction of gluconic acid to D-glucose and oxygen
What is the normal range for fasting glucose in adults?
What is the normal range for fasting glucose in adults?
- 3.0 – 6.0 mmol/L
- 3.9 – 5.8 mmol/L (correct)
- 4.5 – 6.5 mmol/L
- 5.0 – 7.0 mmol/L
What is the consequence of not separating serum or plasma within 20 minutes?
What is the consequence of not separating serum or plasma within 20 minutes?
- Loss of serum glucose due to glycolysis (correct)
- Increase in serum glucose concentration
- No impact on serum glucose levels
- Decrease in serum glucose concentration
What is the purpose of incubating the mixture at 37°C for 15 minutes?
What is the purpose of incubating the mixture at 37°C for 15 minutes?
How is the concentration of the sample calculated?
How is the concentration of the sample calculated?
What is the principle of the method used for the quantitative determination of glucose in serum or plasma?
What is the principle of the method used for the quantitative determination of glucose in serum or plasma?
What is the consequence of not separating serum or plasma within 20 minutes?
What is the consequence of not separating serum or plasma within 20 minutes?
What is the normal range for fasting glucose in adults?
What is the normal range for fasting glucose in adults?
What is the purpose of incubating the mixture at 37°C for 15 minutes?
What is the purpose of incubating the mixture at 37°C for 15 minutes?
How is the concentration of the sample calculated?
How is the concentration of the sample calculated?