Human whole blood collected in Streck tubes is a minimally processed peripheral blood specimen containing the principal cellular and soluble components of circulating blood, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, plasma proteins, metabolites, and other circulating factors. As a complex biological matrix, human whole blood is used in hematology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, toxicology, and translational research. Collection in specialized Streck tubes may support preservation of selected cellular or molecular characteristics during defined pre-analytical handling and storage conditions, depending on the specific tube formulation and intended application.
Key Features
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Human Peripheral Whole Blood : Human peripheral whole blood as the biological sample.
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Minimally Processed Specimen : Retains circulating blood components.
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Streck Blood Collection Tubes : Collected directly into Streck blood collection tubes.
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Tube Formulation-Dependent Preservation : Preservation of specific cellular or molecular characteristics depends on the tube formulation and intended application.
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Research Applications : Suitable for research involving blood cells and circulating biological components.
Usual Research Applications
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Hematology and Blood-Cell Research.
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Immunology and Immune-Cell Studies.
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Cellular and Molecular Research Using Whole Blood.
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Biomarker and Translational Research.
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Toxicology and Pharmacology Studies.
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Ex Vivo Blood-Cell Response Studies.
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Pre-Analytical Stability and Blood-Specimen Research.