Blood Spot/MITRA Androgen analysis using LC-MS/MS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Analysis of dried blood spot (DBS)/MITRA microsamplers for testosterone, androstenedione and 17-OHP.
IRAS ID
225910
Contact name
Brian Keevil
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University Hospital of South Manchester
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
Summary of Research
New method validation of a Biochemistry mass spectrometry technique using surplus whole blood samples which have been anonymised prior to use.
Summary of Results
The primary aim of the study was to assess the utility of fingerprick blood for measurement of 3 different steroids (testosterone, androstenedione and 17-hydroxyprogesterone) which have implications in a range of medical conditions. The study was successful in doing this and a scientific paper was published:
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REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
17/WA/0143
Date of REC Opinion
9 May 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion