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>In order to investigate more patients we are evaluating the procedure
>to allow neutrophil function to be tested on 24 hr samples. I was
>wondering if there are any users that have done this? The two initial
>variables as I see it are: the choice of anticoagulant and whether
>neutrophil activation can be minimized by keeping blood in a plastic
>tube before testing.
I would worry about this. The half life of neutrophils is very short
in vivo or in vitro, about 11 hours. They spontaneously enter
apoptosis, so I would question whether the cells you have left after
24 hrs are representative of those you started with.
Have fun
Mike.
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Caroline Gordon
Dept of Rheumatology
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Tel 44 (0)21 414 6780
Fax 44 (0)21 414 6794
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