Stability of interleukin 8 and neutrophil elastase in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid following long-term storage

Interleukin-8 (IL-8) and neutrophil elastase (NE) are commonly measured markers of inflammation in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from patients with cystic

Authors:
Berry LJ, Sheil B, Garratt L, Sly PD.

Authors notes:
Journal of Cystic Fibrosis 2010;9:346-50.

Keywords:
interleukin 8, neutrophil elastase, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid

Abstract:
Interleukin-8 (IL-8) and neutrophil elastase (NE) are commonly measured markers of inflammation in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid from patients with cystic fibrosis. Longitudinal analysis assumes uniform stability during storage, however the effect of extended low-temperature storage on these markers remains unclear.