Quality assurance of add-on testing in plasma samples : stability limit for 29 biochemical analytes
Illana Cámara, Francisco José (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
García Osuna, Álvaro (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
Sospedra, Maria (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
Ferrer Pérez, Rosa (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
Martínez-Brú, Cecília (Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Barcelona, Catalunya))
Guiñón Muñoz, Leonor (Institut de Recerca Sant Pau)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Data:	2024
Resum:	Introduction: Clinical laboratories should guarantee sample stability in specific storage conditions for further analysis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the stability of plasma samples under refrigeration for 29 common biochemical analytes usually ordered within an emergency context, in order to determine the maximum allowable period for conducting add-on testing. Materials and methods: A total of 20 patient samples were collected in lithium heparin tubes without gel separator. All analyses were performed using Alinity systems (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, USA) and samples were stored at 2-8 °C. Measurements were conducted in primary plasma tubes at specific time points up to 48 hours, with an additional stability study in plasma aliquots extending the time storage up to 96 hours. The stability limit was estimated considering the total limit of change criteria. Results: Of the 29 studied parameters, 24 demonstrated stabilities within a 48-hour storage period in primary plasma tubes. However, five analytes: aspartate aminotransferase, glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, inorganic phosphate and potassium evidenced instability at different time points (7. 9 hours, 2. 7 hours, 2. 9 hours, 6. 2 hours and 4. 7 hours, respectively). The stability study in plasma aliquots showed that all parameters remained stable for 96 hours, except lactate dehydrogenase, with a stability limit of 63 hours. Conclusions: A reduced stability of primary plasma samples was observed for five common biochemical analytes ordered in an emergency context. To ensure the quality of add-on testing for these samples, plasma aliquots provide stability for a longer period.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Add-on testing ; Automation ; Laboratory organization and management ; Quality assurance ; Sample stability
Publicat a:	Biochemia Medica, Vol. 34 Núm. 2 (15 2024) , p. 20704, ISSN 1330-0962

DOI: 10.11613/BM.2024.020704
PMID: 38665870

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