At-home sampling devices offer many advantages for metabolomic studies, but the stability of metabolites must be carefully considered. Dried blood samples are particularly popular solutions for at-home sampling due to their ease of collection, storage, and transport.

In its latest application note biocrates investigates the stability of metabolites collected with several at-home sampling technologies. Using the MxP® Quant 500 kit, the study analyzed metabolites in blood samples collected on dried blood spots (DBS) and Mitra® tips. The stability of up to 630 metabolites was tested over time and under different storage conditions.

The results demonstrate that the MxP® Quant 500 kit is an effective tool for assessing metabolite stability in dried blood samples and that proper storage and handling are essential to ensure accurate results.

For details and comprehensive data, download the full application note from biocrates.