Glycerol lubricant: potential source of error in commercially prepared blood specimen tubes.
Author(s): Baum D
Publication: Clin Chem, 1968, Vol. 14, Page 73-4
PubMed ID: 5634642 PubMed Review Paper? No
Purpose of Paper
The purpose of this paper was to determine the source of elevated glycerol levels in blood specimens.
Conclusion of Paper
Blood specimens stored in Vacutainer tubes showed elevated levels of glycerol compared to specimens stored in washed tubes.
Studies
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Study Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of storage container on blood glycerol levels.
Summary of Findings:
Blood specimens stored in Vacutainer tubes showed elevated levels of glycerol compared to specimen stored in washed tubes. The authors report that the manufacturer identified the source of glycerol as stopper lubricant.
Biospecimens
Preservative Types
- None (Fresh)
Diagnoses:
- Not specified
Platform:
Analyte Technology Platform Small molecule Enzyme assay Pre-analytical Factors:
Classification Pre-analytical Factor Value(s) Storage Type of storage container Vacutainer tube
Laboratory washed tube