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Blood Collection- Whole Blood, Plasma, Buffy Coat & Serum   Add to my SOP compendium

BRD ID: 882

Source: GAPPS Repository Tier: SOP Number of times downloaded: 3686

Description

This document describes the collection, processing and frozen storage conditions for serum, whole blood, EDTA-plasma, and buffy coat specimens as well as the DMSO preservation of whole blood. The protocol is a product of the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS) Repository (http://gapps.org/). SOPs are also available at https://www.gapps.org/Home/SOPsAndRelatedMaterials.

Documents for Download

Lab_MOP_v2.8.4_Blood_Collection.pdf [Size: 288 KB]
Biospecimens
  • Fluid - Blood
  • Fluid - Plasma
  • Fluid - Buffy Coat
  • Fluid - Serum
Diagnoses
  • General
Topics
  • Biospecimen Acquisition
  • Biospecimen Processing
  • Biospecimen Preservation
  • Storage

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