Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
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Department Medical Technology, Trinity University of Asia, Quezon City, Philippines

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Systematic Review on the use of Serum and Plasma for Glucose Determination between 2011 to 2022
  Author(s): Trinidad Rona Maye*, Ganding Jomar Adams, Trinidad Jude Anthony and Francisco Mark
  
  Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease affecting carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. It can be a result of a deficiency or a nonfunctional hormone of insulin. Moreover, DM can be diagnosed by measuring the level of blood glucose. Different laboratory procedures can be used such as fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C determination, and post-prandial test. The primary objective of this study is to compare the result obtained from using plasma as compared to serum. Methodology: Electronic sources online were accessed for published articles between 2011 to 2022 related to the use of serum and plasma for glucose determination. The following databases such as Google Scholar, Proquest, EBSCO, PubMed, MEDLINE, Science Direct and other open access journals were utilized in the conduct of systematic review. A total of tw.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/JCCLM.23.6.271

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