Method for determination of cardiovascular risk factors in dried blood

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for the determination of cardiovascular risk factors in biological samples that comprising the steps of a) sampling, b) altering the sample into a dry blood sample c) conducting a sample preparation where appropriate and d) analysing the sample to offer a simple yet effective method for the determination of cardiovascular risk factors in biological samples. It also relates to dry blood filter for performing this method, that filter comprises at least one substance of the group consisting of antioxidants, coagulants, desinfectants, detergents and inhibitors.