摘要:
The claimed subject matter comprises a device to collect and preserve cells comprising of: (a) a collection container (10) comprised of a tube (12) having an open end (14) and a closed end (16), a closure (18) in the open end of the tube, a vacuum drawn to a predetermined level inside the container; and, (b) compounds (22) including an anticoagulant agent (24) and a fixative agent (22), wherein the compounds (22) are in a sufficient amount to preserve said cells' original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of said cells, thereby allowing said cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment. More particularly the ratio of said compounds (22) over a final composition (30) comprising said cells (20) and said compounds (22) is less than about 2:100 (volume/volume). The claimed subject matter further includes a method of producing said contained (10) and a method for preparing cells for analysis comprising in which said cells are collected in said container (10).
摘要:
A reagent system for substantially lysing red blood cells in a whole blood sample prior to leukocyte analysis, the reagent system includes: a first reagent for substantially lysing the red blood cells in the whole blood sample, and a second reagent for quenching the activity of the first reagent, wherein the second reagent includes a base and has a pH value of about 8 to 12. A final acidic media, ranging from about pH 4 to about 6, is used to stabilize the white blood cells and continuously remove red blood cell fragments. The first reagent is formulated to include: a saponin compound; an acid selected from the group consisting of halogenated carboxylic acids, phosphoric acid or combinations thereof and optionally a surfactant. In addition a method of lysing the red blood cells present in a sample of whole blood, includes the steps of: combining a predetermined portion of the sample of whole blood with a predetermined portion of a first reagent for substantially lysing the red blood cells and stabilizing white blood cells in the whole blood sample, wherein the first reagent includes: a saponin compound; and an acid; and quenching the lysing action of said first reagent by the addition of a predetermined portion of a second reagent, wherein the second reagent includes a base and has a pH value of about 8 to about 12 to give a solution containing substantially lysed red blood cells, leukocytes and a pH value of about 3 to about 6.
摘要:
The claimed subject matter comprises a device to collect and preserve cells comprising of: (1) a collection container comprised of a tube having an open end and a closed end, a closure in the open end of the tube, a vacuum drawn to a predetermined level inside the container; and (2) compounds including an anticoagulant agent and a fixative agent, wherein the compounds are in a sufficient amount to preserve said cells' original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of said cells, and thereby allowing said cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment. The claimed subject matter further comprises of a method of making a collection device for cells comprising of : (1) providing a tube having an open end and a closed end; (2) preloading compounds including: an anticoagulant agent, and a fixative agent into the tube, wherein the compounds are in a sufficient amount to preserve the cells' original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of the cells, and thereby allowing the cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment; (3) inserting a closure into the open end of the tube; and (4) drawing a vacuum inside the tube to a predetermined level to form the collection device.
摘要:
An improved reagent system for preparation of cells for flow cytometry having a physiologically compatible salt solution composition including a lysing agent, an agent for minimizing white blood cell lysis, and optionally a preservative.