Which is the best solvent to remove whole blood samples (without anticoagulant) from the from the ATR -FTIR crystal?

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Carlos Araújo Queiroz

I would suggest diluted H2O2 aq. sol. (~ 3 wt%); followed by isopropyl alcohol.

Lorenz Sykora

Hi, we are working on disposable and cost effective ATR Elements for blood analysis. Please find more information about it here: www.atr-elements.com

Are you measureing dry or wet samples?