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BIOANALYSIS
Volume 5, Issue 9, Pages 1131-1135Publisher
FUTURE SCI LTD
DOI: 10.4155/BIO.13.58
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Background: A novel device and procedure for the collection and isolation of microvolumes of plasma have been developed and two pilot rodent PK studies have been completed. Results: This method involves collection of blood into a plastic-wrapped, EDTA-coated capillary tube, containing a small amount of a thixotropic gel and a porous plug. Following blood collection, the capillary is placed into a secondary labeled container suitable for centrifugation and plasma is generated. During centrifugation, the thixotropic gel isolates the plasma from the red blood cells and creates a physical barrier between the two matrices. The plasma is then dispensed from the capillary tube into a separate container for storage or processing. Conclusion: A simple and robust novel approach for the collection of small plasma volumes from rodent TK studies has been demonstrated.
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