Fluoride
A Fluoride blood tube is a specialized blood collection tube that contains an additive such as sodium fluoride, which acts as an antiglycolytic agent. This additive helps preserve blood glucose levels by inhibiting the enzymatic breakdown of glucose in the sample, making it ideal for tests that require accurate glucose measurements.
Description of Fluoride
- Contains an antiglycolytic additive such as sodium fluoride.
- Typically has a gray stopper to indicate the presence of fluoride.
- Available in various sizes to accommodate different blood sample volumes.
- Ensures the preservation of blood glucose levels by inhibiting glycolysis.
- Suitable for glucose tolerance tests and accurate glucose measurement assays.
Use of Fluoride
- Ideal for glucose-related tests, such as glucose tolerance tests and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Prevents the breakdown of glucose in blood samples, ensuring accurate results.
- Provides stable blood samples for precise glucose measurement over time.
- Helps diagnose and manage diabetes by accurately measuring glucose levels.
- Ensures reliable and consistent glucose measurements by minimizing glycolytic activity.
- The Fluoride blood tube plays a crucial role in the pathology lab for collecting blood samples for glucose-related tests and monitoring blood glucose levels accurately. Its antiglycolytic properties help preserve glucose levels in the sample, ensuring stable and reliable measurements for diagnosing and managing conditions such as diabetes.
Technical Specification of Fluoride
Used For: Blood Glucose & Lactate
Additive: NaF (2.5 mg/ml ± 10%) + EDTA (1.7 mg/ml ± 10%), NaF (2.5 mg/ml ± 10%) + K. Oxalate (2.0 mg/ml ± 10%)
Effect: Prevents Glycolysis
Ideal for: Plasma
After Collection: Invert the tube 6 - 8 times gently, centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3500-4000 RPM
Vacuum Tolerance: ± 10%
Ordering Information of Fluoride
| Ref No | Draw Volume | Size (mm) |
|
| PET | Glass | ||
| VTFE2 | VTFE2G | 2 ml | 13x75 |
| VTFE3 | VTFE3G | 3 ml | 13x75 |
| VTFE4 | VTFE4G | 4 ml | 13x75 |
| VTFE5 | VTFE5G | 5 ml | 13x100 |
| VTFE6 | VTFE6G | 6 ml | 13x100 |
| VTFE7 | VTFE7G | 7 ml | 16x100 |
| VTFE8 | VTFE8G | 8 ml | 16x100 |
| VTFE9 | VTFE9G | 9 ml | 16x100 |
| VTFE10 | VTFE10G | 10 ml | 16x100 |
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Pack Size: 1200 pieces
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