What is the rationale behind the choice of anticoagulants in the BD CPT™ Tube?
• Can I use the BD CPT™ Tubes for animal blood? The BD CPT™ Tube is designed for human blood. BD has no claims for animal use for this product. • Can isolated PBMCs (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) be used for gene expression studies? We have no claims on the product for gene expression studies; however, the isolated PBMCs are of high quality for a variety of downstream analysis. • Can we isolate basophils or neutrophils from this tube? No. Basophils and neutrophils are below the gel barrier and cannot be accessed. • Can plasma from the BD CPT™ Tube be used for proteomic analysis? We have no claims on the product for proteomics and the tube has not been validated for this application. Plasma from the BD CPT™ Tubes is diluted with anticoagulants and density gradient medium. To learn more about our array of proteomics products, such as the BD™ P100 Blood Collection Tube, go to www.bd.com/proteomics.
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