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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Compare different protocols for blood processing to be used during parabolic flights.
DESIGN AND METHODS: Measurement of cortisol (COR), prolactin (PRL), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), epinephrine (EP) and norepinephrine (NOR) concentrations stored at different temperatures and intervals before analysis.
RESULTS: COR, PRL and NOR showed no changes in concentration between analysis protocols. ACTH dropped by 60% when not analysed within 24 h.
CONCLUSION: A standardised processing protocol that includes a 4-h delay following blood collection is suitable for the assessment of serum stress hormone concentrations.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Clinical biochemistry |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 16-17 |
Pages (from-to) | 1332-1335 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0009-9120 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.11.2007 |
Research areas and keywords
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Adult
- Epinephrine
- Female
- Hormones
- Humans
- Hydrocortisone
- Male
- Norepinephrine
- Prolactin
- Space Motion Sickness
- Specimen Handling
- Temperature
- Time Factors
- Weightlessness
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