Choosing a blood collection tube that maintains sample integrity is crucial for researchers examining the plasma proteome.

Blood samples were drawn into either: 1) EDTA tubes, 2) Competitor tubes or 3) Norgen's cf-DNA/cf-RNA Preservative Tubes and stored at room temperature. Aliquots of blood were removed at the ...

Blood samples can be stored in microtainer tubes containing lithium heparin or ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). Although complete blood counts can be analyzed using samples treated with ...