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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Main Authors: Bowden Donald W, Light Laney S, Artale Jamie, Chmielewski Jessica, Farber Emily A, Mychaleckyj Josyf C, Hou Xuanlin, Marcovina Santica M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/91