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  • Title: The effects of freeze-thaw on β-trace protein and β2-microglobulin assays after long-term sample storage.
    Author: Juraschek SP, Coresh J, Inker LA, Rynders GP, Eckfeldt JH, Selvin E.
    Journal: Clin Biochem; 2012 Jun; 45(9):694-6. PubMed ID: 22425605.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of a freeze-thaw cycle on β-trace protein (βTP) and β2-microglobulin (β2M). DESIGN AND METHODS: We compared βTP and β2M concentrations before and after a single freeze-thaw cycle in long-term stored samples from 172 participants of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). RESULTS: Measurements of βTP and β2M before and after freeze-thaw were highly correlated with Spearman's coefficients of 0.90 and 0.99, respectively. Serum concentrations of βTP were slightly lower after freeze-thaw (-0.05 mg/L, P=0.006). Measurements of β2M did not differ before and after freeze-thaw (P=0.35). CONCLUSIONS: βTP and β2M measurements were robust to a single freeze-thaw cycle, although β2M appeared more stable than βTP. These results have implications for future studies of these biomarkers.
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