abstract |
Sample container for biomarker maintenance. In at least one embodiment of a system for stabilizing a diagnostic marker of the present disclosure, the system comprises a sample container having an opening and least one rigid chamber for containing a body fluid, the body fluid comprising at least one diagnostic marker, a stabilizing agent contained within the sample container, the stabilizing agent capable of completely or substantially preventing the degradation or inactivation of the diagnostic marker, and a securing device for closing the opening of the sample container, wherein the stabilizing agent is coupled to a solid support. In an exemplary embodiment of a system of the present disclosure, the stabilizing agent may be adsorbed to the solid support. |