Buffy coat specimens remain viable as a DNA source for highly multiplexed genome-wide genetic tests after long term storage
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Blood specimen collection at an early study visit is often included in observational studies or clinical trials for analysis of secondary outcome biomarkers. A common protocol is to store buffy coat specimens for future DNA isolation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/91 |