Table 2 Stability tests of TG, Total-C, HDL-C and glucose performed in Buenos Aires and São Paulo.

From: Sampling and processing blood samples within the South American Youth/Child cARdiovascular and Environmental (SAYCARE) Study

 

Mean level measured in Buenos Aires

Mean level measured in Sao Paulo

Mean difference

95% Confidence Interval

Triglycerides (mmol/L)

0.809

0.826

0.017

−0.045,0.079

Total-C (mmol/L)

3.627

3.620

−0.007

−0.188,0.174

HDL-C (mmol/L)

1.209

1.122

−0.086

−0.183,0.010

Glucose (mmol/L)

4.946

4.744

−0.201

−0.437,0.034