Nadine B Wachsmuth, Bassem Bajaa, Christian Wachsmuth, Walter F J Schmidt
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Abstract
Accurate determination of carboxy-hemoglobin (COHb%) is essential for the assessment of hemoglobin mass (Hbmass) by CO-rebreathing. To analyze blood samples for a certain period of time after blood collection, it is necessary to know the stability of the COHb% during storage. The aim of the study was to determine the stability of COHb% at different storage temperatures over a period of up to 3 months. Twenty-five milliliters of cubital venous blood was taken from five volunteers (three females and two males) before and after inhalation of 0.8/1.0 mL/kg carbon monoxide and stored at +20°C and +4°C for 6 days and at -70°C for 12 weeks. Within the first 6 days, the blood was analyzed daily, then weekly for 12 weeks. Additionally, Hbmass was determined in 13 endurance athletes immediately after blood collection and after storage for 3 days (eight cyclists) and 7 days (five swimmers) at +20°C or +4°C. COHb% before and after CO inhalation was 1.56 ± 0.48 and 5.86 ± 1.12%, respectively, and remained unchanged over 6 days, with no difference between storage at different temperatures. The standard deviation (STD) over time was between 0.07% and 0.12%. Similarly, storage at -70°C for 12 weeks did not change COHb%, whereas STD was 0.07%. Hbmass determined immediately and, after 3 or 7 days of storage, differed by 10 ± 7 g and 15 ± 11 g corresponding to a typical error of 0.8% and 1.1%. Blood storage at +20°C and +4°C for 6 days and at -70°C for 12 weeks does not affect COHb% and has, therefore, no influence on Hbmass assessment.
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As the incidence of drugs escalates in 21st century living, their detection and analysis have become increasingly important. Sport, the workplace, crime investigation, homeland security, the pharmaceutical industry and the environment are just some of the high profile arenas in which analytical testing has provided an important investigative tool for uncovering the presence of extraneous substances.
In addition to the usual publishing fare of primary research articles, case reports and letters, Drug Testing and Analysis offers a unique combination of; ‘How to’ material such as ‘Tutorials’ and ‘Reviews’, Speculative pieces (‘Commentaries’ and ‘Perspectives'', providing a broader scientific and social context to the aspects of analytical testing), ‘Annual banned substance reviews’ (delivering a critical evaluation of the methods used in the characterization of established and newly outlawed compounds).
Rather than focus on the application of a single technique, Drug Testing and Analysis employs a unique multidisciplinary approach to the field of controversial compound determination. Papers discussing chromatography, mass spectrometry, immunological approaches, 1D/2D gel electrophoresis, to name just a few select methods, are welcomed where their application is related to any of the six key topics listed below.