Device for carrying blood samples at 37°C for cryoglobulin test

Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2012 Sep;19(9):1555-6. doi: 10.1128/CVI.00295-12. Epub 2012 Jul 18.

Abstract

To reliably transport blood samples for cryoglobulin analysis, we have created a sample transport device containing a mixture of two waxes that solidifies at 38°C and maintains sample temperature at 38°C. Samples arriving at the laboratory at 37 to 38°C increased to 95% from 34% with the use of the device.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Blood Chemical Analysis / methods*
  • Cryoglobulins / analysis*
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Humans
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Cryoglobulins