Many of the researchers we speak with are interested in collecting cytokines in EBC. While there are many published studies on this topic, it is difficult to conclude the best way to obtain useful cytokine data. What seems to produce excellent results for one research...
The publication linked below provides an overview of published studies involving breath condensate collection from mechanically ventilated patients. It also discusses the use of several commercially-available collection devices including the RTube. Since this article...
Breath collection, as simple as it is, still needs to be explained to your study subjects to help them feel comfortable with the procedure. This is easy enough in an intimate quiet setting. But how about in the field? And what if you have hundreds of subjects all...
Can a dirty insulating sleeve on the RTube pose a risk of infectious cross-contamination? The RTube itself is a disposable single-use device and is sanitized at the factory to stringent requirements, albeit non-sterile, and shipped in a protective pouch. There is...