Stabilization of thrombocytes at ambient temperatures
AssigneeBiomatrica, Inc.
InventorsRolf MULLER, Joel DESHARNAIS, Steven P. WILKINSON, Victoria ARENDT, Paul DIAZ
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Abstract
Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures.
Claims32
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A composition for stabilizing at least one component of a blood sample at ambient temperatures, the composition comprising:
- (i) a pH buffer;
- (ii) a halogenated disaccharide derivative;
- and
- (iii) a polyol.
A method for stabilizing at least one component of a blood sample at ambient temperatures, the method comprising:
- admixing a blood sample from a subject with a composition to form a mixture, the composition comprising:
- (i) a pH buffer;
- (ii) a halogenated disaccharide derivative;
- and
- (iii) a polyol;
- and
- storing the mixture at ambient temperatures for at least six hours.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.