mikekerins, Author at Research Donors

Blood

27 October 2025

Efficient delivery of blood biospecimens: meeting tight deadlines for critical research

In the world of clinical and preclinical research, timing is everything. Whether you're validating new diagnostic assays, testing drug efficacy, or developing life-saving medical devices, even the slightest delay can…

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Blood

20 October 2025

Precision starts at the tube: why custom blood collection protocols matter for biomarker research

In biomarker discovery and validation, the quality of your biospecimen defines the quality of your results. While advanced sequencing technologies and analytics get most of the spotlight, the humble blood…

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Blood

13 October 2025

Why ethnic diversity and postprandial samples matter in metabolic research

Understanding how the human body responds to food is central to metabolic and nutritional science — but it's not one-size-fits-all. Postprandial (after-meal) blood samples offer critical insights into how individuals…

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Blood Leukopaks

6 October 2025

Sourcing blood biospecimens with specific HLA types

Understanding HLA typing and its role in research The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) system is a critical component of immune system function and a cornerstone of immunology and hematology research.…

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Anticoagulant Blood

29 September 2025

Custom blood collection: tailoring hematocrit levels for precision research

In blood research, even the smallest variation in sample conditions can lead to significant differences in results. From drug development to medical device testing, having precise control over blood composition…

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PBMCs

18 February 2025

The importance of cryopreservation solutions and controlled-rate freezing in PBMC storage

The importance of cryopreservation solutions and controlled-rate freezing in PBMC storage Preserving peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with high viability and functionality is essential for successful downstream experiments. However, improper…

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Blood

18 February 2025

Types of healthy blood biospecimens for research: whole blood, PBMCs, leukopaks & more

Types of healthy blood biospecimens for research: whole blood, PBMCs, leukopaks & more Researchers rely on high-quality blood biospecimens to advance studies in immunology, haematology, regenerative medicine, and therapeutic development.…

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Blood

18 February 2025

Selecting the best source of blood products for your research

Selecting the best source of blood products for your research When planning a study that requires fresh blood products, selecting the right source is critical to achieving reliable results. Researchers…

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Blood

18 February 2025

Why fresh blood products matter for reliable research: PBMCs, plasma, and more

Why fresh blood products matter for reliable research: PBMCs, plasma, and more Did you know that the timing of blood sample processing, such as PBMC isolation from whole blood or…

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Blood

18 February 2025

Key questions to consider when selecting a source of blood biospecimens: PBMCs, plasma, and more

Key questions to consider when selecting a source of blood biospecimens: PBMCs, plasma, and more When selecting a blood product supplier for fresh blood or other blood products for research,…

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