Without stabilisation, flow cytometric analysis of blood samples must be performed within 48 hours of venepuncture, as apoptosis and proteolytic degradation of cellular markers will detrimentally affect the immunophenotypic profile. Blood samples older than 48 hours are often no longer …
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Reduce Variability in Clinical Trials by Stabilizing Samples
TransFix/EDTA Vacuum Blood Collection Tubes (TVTs) have been cleared for IVD use in the United States and Europe. Prefilled with TransFix and K3EDTA, these tubes allow for convenient collection, anticoagulation, and instant stabilization of peripheral blood for flow cytometric analysis. …
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