A fingerstick glucose value was 120 mg/dL.If unhemolyzed serum or plasma were tested from the same individual at the same time,what might the glucose value be?

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Fingerstick glucose values are generally slightly higher than venous blood glucose values, as there may be some residual glucose in the capillaries. Therefore, if unhemolyzed serum or plasma were tested from the same individual at the same time, the glucose value may be approximately 10-12% lower, which would be approximately 132 mg/dL.

A Fingerstick Glucose Value Was 120 Mg/dL