Figure 4.
Effect of sample type on renal biomarker measurement in canine blood using a commercial multiplex assay. Median and interquartile range. EDTA = EDTA plasma; LH = lithium heparin plasma; SC = sodium citrate plasma. * p ≤ 0.05 when compared to serum. A. Cystatin C (CysC). B. Kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1). C. Neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin (NGAL).