The reliability of a “HemascopeTM System” was tested using venous blood samples obtained from diabetics. The following results were obtained.
1) The blood sugar levels determined with this system were significantly correlated to those obtained with an Autoanalyzer (r=0.93, p<0.001).
2) The influence of time of exposure to the blood sample on the blood sugar values was also studied. In order to obtain exact blood sugar values, it was necessary for the exposure time to be just for 60 sec.
3) The blood glucose levels determined with this system gradually declined after washing out a strip. However, the decline in blood sugar values was not significant when they were measured within 20 sec after washing out the strip.
It is concluded that the “HemascopeTM System” represents a simple and reliable method for the measurement of blood glucose levels if the procedure is performed accurately.
