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Number of Specimen Types Collected
| Specimen Type | # of 1st Collection Participants (N = 330) | # of 2nd Collection Participants (N = 266) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood (plasma, buffy coat, RBC) | 309 | 255 |
| Whole blood (metals free) | 308 | 248 |
| Plain blood (serum) | 302 | 246 |
| PAXgene1 (RNA) | 303 | 248 |
| PAXgene2 (RNA) | 303 | 247 |
| Urine | 321 | 256 |
| Hair | 310 | 264 |
| Nails | 326 | 271 |
| Saliva | 15 | 0 |
RBC = red blood cells.
