Comparison of blood glucose concentrations measured by enzymatic and reflectance photometric methods in fasting piglets.

During a metabolic study of 22 fasting newborn piglets, blood glucose concentrations were measured by enzymatic and reflectance photometric methods. Use of the reflectance photometer is an accurate method of determining blood glucose levels even in hypoglycaemic range. In addition, the minimal quantity of blood needed for measurement allows the use of the same newborn piglets in longitudinal studies in which samples must be taken frequently.