Table 1.
Summary of samples collected from BEEA participants
| Collection | Stored specimens | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood tubes | ||
| Red top | Serum, clot | 1,222 (99.1) |
| Green top (heparin) | Heparin plasma, buffy coat, RBCs | 1,220 (98.9) |
| Lavender top (EDTA) | EDTA plasma, buffy coat, RBCs | 1,218 (98.8) |
| Yellow top (ACD) | DMSO-treated whole blood | 1,201 (97.4) |
| PAXgene | Whole blood | 1,217 (98.7) |
| Urine | Aliquots | 1,220 (98.9) |
| Vacuum dust | Aliquots | 189 (94.0)a |
Notes: EDTA, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; ACD, acid citrate dextrose; DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide
a
Collection began in November 2013; % is based on 201 attempted dust collections.