Effect of the addition of the antioxidant taurine on the complete blood count of whole blood stored at room temperature and at 4ºC for up to 7 days

BACKGROUND: The complete blood count is one of the most common routine tests. This study aimed to evaluate possible effects of the antioxidant taurine on the complete blood count of whole blood stored at room temperature and at 4ºC over seven days. METHODS: Venous blood samples of 25 healthy males w...

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Main Author: Sirdah,Mahmoud Mohammed (author)
Other Authors: Abushahla,Abdelnasser Kassem (author), Al-Sarraj,Heba Abd Allah (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Blood preservation
Taurine/blood
Platelet count
Antioxidants
Cold temperature
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-84842013000100014
Country:Brazil
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