[Hawach Scientific] Gray Top Glucose Tube

[Hawach Scientific] Gray Top Glucose Tube

 

 

Cat#	Description	Packaging
Glass Glucose Tube, Grey Cap
30011149	With Fluoride Oxalate, 1mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011150	With Fluoride Oxalate, 2mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011151	With Fluoride Oxalate, 3mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011152	With Fluoride Oxalate, 4mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011153	With Fluoride Oxalate, 5mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011154	With Fluoride Oxalate, 5mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011155	With Fluoride Oxalate, 6mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011156	With Fluoride Oxalate, 7mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
PET Glucose Tube, Grey Cap
30011157	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 1mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011158	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 2mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011159	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 3mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011160	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 4mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011161	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 5mL, 13×75mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011162	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 5mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011163	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 6mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton
30011164	With Fluoride Oxalate, PET, 7mL, 13×100mm	100pcs/Rack, 12Racks/Carton

 

 

A glucose tube, also known as a gray top tube or a blood sugar tube, is a specialized tube used in medical settings to collect blood samples for measuring glucose levels. Glucose tubes are commonly used in glucose testing, particularly for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.

A gray top tube contains a specific type of anticoagulant fluoride oxalate, which helps preserve the blood sample and prevent it from clotting. The anticoagulant may also contain additives that inhibit the breakdown of glucose, ensuring accurate glucose level measurements.

These tubes contain a gray-colored cap. Here are the features and applications of a glucose tube:

Features of Glucose Tube

• Material: Glucose tubes are made of glass or PET plastic. Glass tubes are commonly used for laboratory settings, while plastic tubes are more suitable for clinical and point-of-care testing.
• Size and volume: Glucose tubes come in various sizes, typically ranging from 1 ml to 10 ml in volume. The appropriate size is selected based on the required blood sample volume for testing.
• Color-coding: Glucose tubes are often color-coded to indicate the presence of anticoagulants or other additives. The most common color for glucose tubes is gray.
• Additives: Some glucose tubes contain additives like sodium fluoride or sodium citrate. These additives help preserve the blood sample and prevent glucose degradation until it is analyzed.
• Cap: Each tube is sealed with a cap to maintain the integrity of the sample, prevent leakage, and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Vacuum system: Many glucose tubes are designed with a vacuum system that facilitates the collection of blood. When the tube is punctured with a needle, the vacuum draws blood into the tube without the need for additional suction.

Applications

• Glucose testing: Glucose tubes are primarily used for the collection and storage of blood samples for glucose testing. Glucose levels in the blood can provide valuable information about a person's metabolic status, particularly in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.
• Diabetes monitoring: Glucose tubes are essential for regular blood glucose monitoring in individuals with diabetes. They enable healthcare professionals to measure fasting glucose levels, postprandial glucose levels (after a meal), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels to assess long-term glucose control.
• Research and clinical studies: Glucose tubes are utilized in medical research and clinical studies that investigate glucose metabolism, diabetes management, and related conditions. These tubes allow researchers to collect standardized blood samples for accurate and reproducible analysis.
• Glucose tolerance tests: Glucose tubes may be employed in glucose tolerance tests, where blood samples are collected at specific time intervals after consuming a glucose solution. This test helps evaluate insulin resistance and diagnose conditions like gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.