Collection of cerebrospinal fluid into EDTA versus plain tubes does not affect the standard analysis in dogs

Collection of cerebrospinal fluid into EDTA versus plain tubes does not affect the standard analysis in dogs

Abstract Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be collected into ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) or plain tubes. The EDTA content presumably contributes to a better cell preservation. EDTA, however, is reported to cause a false elevation in the total protein concentration and to dilute the...

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Main Authors: Bodil Cathrine Koch, Lea Ophelia Daniels, Line Tang Thomsen, Michelle Brønniche Møller Nielsen, Mette Berendt, Hanne Gredal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
CNS
CSF
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Inflammation
Laboratory results
Sample preservation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0457-1

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