| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970533 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Objectives:Compare different protocols for blood processing to be used during parabolic flights.Design and methods:Measurement of cortisol (COR), prolactin (PRL), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), epinephrine (EP) and norepinephrine (NOR) concentrations stored at different temperatures and intervals before analysis.Results:COR, PRL and NOR showed no changes in concentration between analysis protocols. ACTH dropped by 60% when not analysed within 24 h.Conclusion:A standardised processing protocol that includes a 4-h delay following blood collection is suitable for the assessment of serum stress hormone concentrations.
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Authors
Stefan Schneider, Vera Brümmer, Heather Carnahan, Adam Dubrowski, Christopher D. Askew, Heiko K. Strüder,