Danielle Dillon

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Is there any paperwork required for importing human breast milk samples (from Guatemala to the USA) for scientific testing?

Hi all, I've worked extensively with importing pieces and parts of animals and am familiar with the rules and regulations governing that process. However, one of my PIs is starting a new project...

20 November 2019 8,826 0 View

What is the history of corticosterone being abbreviated as "B" and cortisol as "F"?

I imagine there is some historical basis for the abbreviations, but I'm not able to find much on the matter. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

25 June 2018 801 2 View

Units for TSH?

I'm using the MP Biomedicals TSH RIA and noticed the units on the standards are uIU/mL. All of the other hormone assays I run express concentrations in ng/mL or pg/mL. I went through the the...

27 April 2017 8,433 6 View

Experience with Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE) system?

My lab is looking at purchasing an ASE system and I'm curious about people's experiences. Do you find it easy/hard to maintain? Is it worth the money? Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

20 March 2017 1,648 8 View

Cleaning Supelco Visiprep™ SPE Vacuum Manifold?

I used the Supelco Visiprep™ SPE Vacuum Manifold for the first time to extract steroid hormones. Unfotunately, the manufacturer did not provide any instructions on how best to clean the manifold...

11 March 2016 419 2 View

Which kit (EIA or RIA) would you recommend for measuring FSH and LH in a small mammal?

There are quite a few assays out there to measure FSH and LH. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share favorites and/or advise which kits didn't work seem to work well. I'm interested...

15 February 2016 4,764 0 View

Is there any work being done on thyroid hormones (or metabolites) in hair or urine?

Hi all, I'm thinking about less invasive ways to measure thyroid hormone concentration in humans. Is it reasonable to consider hair and/or urine for this purpose? Thank you in advance!

11 June 2015 2,537 5 View