As much as a 15% variation can exist between glucose readings obtained from whole blood versus glucose readings obtained from plasma.

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This statement is true. Glucose readings obtained from plasma are typically about 10-15% higher than readings obtained from whole blood due to differences in the amount of water present in the two samples. Therefore, if comparing glucose readings from different sources, it is important to ensure that they are all measured using the same type of sample (either whole blood or plasma).

As Much as a 15% Variation Can Exist Between Glucose