Assessing the challenges of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis of blood serum

作者:Hughes Caryn; Brown Michael; Clemens Graeme; Henderson Alex; Monjardez Geraldine; Clarke Noel W; Gardner Peter*
来源:Journal of Biophotonics, 2014, 7(3-4): 180-188.
DOI:10.1002/jbio.201300167

摘要

There are many approaches to measuring the infrared spectrum of a blood serum sample. Naturally, each approach will have both advantages and disadvantages. We report on the progress of the application of infrared spectroscopy in the field of blood serum analysis towards clinical application, with a focus on prostate cancer. In order to perform a high-powered study with clinical relevance, choosing the most suitable approach must undergo careful consideration. We review the possibilities of using different sample preparation methods and speculate upon the potential pitfalls of both transmission and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) techniques.

  • 出版日期2014-4