| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8315564 | Clinica Chimica Acta | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We studied factors affecting stability of hCG in urine at various temperatures. ⺠hCG was lost in many urine samples during storage at â 20 °C. ⺠Added urea caused a rapid hCG loss, which glycerol prevented. ⺠Urine should not be stored at â 20 °C before analysis of hCG. ⺠hCG is stable for months at â 80 °C and for weeks at + 4 °C.
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Authors
Anna Lempiäinen, Kristina Hotakainen, Henrik Alfthan, Ulf-HÃ¥kan Stenman,