Falsely elevated capillary glucose and ketone levels and use of skin lightening creams

BMJ. 2015 Jul 29:351:h3879. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h3879.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid / analysis
  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid / blood*
  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Blood Glucose / analysis
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism*
  • Capillaries
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Hand Disinfection
  • Humans
  • Hydroquinones / analysis
  • Hyperglycemia / blood
  • Hyperglycemia / diagnosis*
  • Skin Lightening Preparations / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Blood Glucose
  • Hydroquinones
  • Skin Lightening Preparations
  • 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
  • hydroquinone