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1
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additive
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potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride
2
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common tests
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-glucose (Glucose is the main type of sugar in the blood and is the major source of energy for the body’s cells
-GTT (A glucose tolerance test (GTT) is a medical lab test that measures how well a person’s body processes glucose)
-Ethanol (measures the amount of ethanol, or alcohol, in a person’s blood, urine, breath, or saliva. Ethanol is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks.)
-lactic acid (lactic acid is a chemical your body produces when your cells break down carbohydrates for energy.)
3
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department
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glucose, lactate
4
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directions
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invert 8-10 times, allow glucose level to remain stable up to 3 days (Naf) (sodium flouride)