Critical Factors in Sample Collection and Preparation for Clinical Metabolomics of Underexplored Biological Specimens

    January 2024 in “ Metabolites ”
    Hygor M. R. de Souza, Tássia Tatiane Pontes Pereira, Hanna C. de Sá … Gisele André Baptista Canuto
    Studysummary This review highlights the importance of standardizing pre-analytical procedures for collecting and extracting samples from uncommon biological specimens like breast milk and sweat in clinical metabolomics, to enhance diagnostic and biomarker discovery efforts while minimizing contamination and bias.
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