14). Next, the bacteria-spiked urine and blood samples were added directly to the tube containing the ANCA reaction mixture and incubated (Fig. 4d–g). Remarkably, the KPC circuit was able to detect K. pneu (KPC) in 90% (Supplementary Fig. 15a) and even 99% of human urine (Fig. ...
1. The tube for blood collection should be free of pyrogen and endotoxin 2. Hemolysis and hyperlipidemia specimens can not be used to extracted serum and plasma. 3. The samples should appear clear and transparent. And all the suspension should be removed through centrifugation. 4. If collected...
Blood and urine are collected to test for autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, and kidney disease. Tissue samples, or biopsies, also are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Imaging scans, such as X-rays and computed tomography, may be recommended to examine the lungs or head and neck regions. ...