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Whole Blood Collection
Our TokuKits are designed to eliminate the need for PBMC isolation![PBMCs or Whole Blood?](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Group-65.png)
PBMCs or Whole Blood?
With whole blood you get the same quality information about non-granulocytes as with PBMCs, plus additional insights into granulocyte populations (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils).
![CLIA Validation Data](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CyTOF-Whole-Blood-Report-Download-1.png)
CLIA Validation Data
Mass Cytometry Assay for Pan-Immune Profiling of Whole Blood Collected with TokuKit-SHFill out the form below to access our CLIA Validation plan, report, data and SOPs.
Collection
Collect whole blood into the provided vacutainer.
![Collection](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TokuKit_Step1.jpg)
Step One: RBC Lysis & Fixation
Add two mL of blood to Buffer 1, mix, and leave at room temperature for 15 min.
![Step One: RBC Lysis & Fixation](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TokuKit-Step-2-1.jpg)
Step Two: Quench & Stabilize
If using SH or SE kits, add full volume to Buffer 2 and mix to complete sample preparation.
![Step Two: Quench & Stabilize](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TokuKit-Step-3-2.jpg)
Storage & Shipping
Store short-term at -20°C or long-term at -80°C. Ship overnight on dry ice.
![Storage & Shipping](https://teiko.bio/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TokuKit-Ship.jpg)
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