[Biochemical glucose test x glucose strip test: results of 464 determinations in pre-term infants]

The preterm infant frequently requires glucose level monitorization. This paper compared determinations of blood glucose by two methods: glucose strip test and biochemistry. There was determined 464 pairs of glucose levels by both methods in 40 preterm infants receiving glucose infusion. The hypoglycemia interval showed that the precision of strips was lower than the biochemical method. The same was found in hyperglycemia interval, but the result was a few better. Concluding, the authors emphasize the use of glucose strip test only for screening and the biochemical test for treatment.