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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-05-01
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Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0457-1 |