INHIBITING GLYCOLYSIS IN BLOOD SAMPLE

摘要

An agent for inhibiting the glycolysis of glucose in a blood sample, comprises D-mannose and/or derivative thereof. The agent is believed to prevent entry of glucose into erythrocytes, thus restricting access to glycolytic enzymes. The agent can therefore be employed in methods for blood glucose determination and does not interfere with the measurement of other substances in the blood - e.g. electrolytes and enzymes.