Use of diazolidinyl urea for anti-clumping of biological samples

摘要

The present invention provides methods for preventing clumping of cells in microfluidic devices by addition of diazolidinyl urea (DU). DU can be added to samples at the time of collection or can be added to samples post-collection. DU can also be pre-added to sample collection devices.

主权项

1. A method of inhibiting cellular aggregation in a biologically active sample comprising mixing an effective amount of diazolidinyl urea with a sample of viable cells, wherein the effective amount of diazolidinyl urea is in a concentration of about 0.01% to about 3% upon mixing with the sample of viable cells.