Table 1 Many types of metabolites, peptides, and proteins can be measured using DBS technology [29]. Examples of analytes measurable by the dried blood spot technique
From: Biomarkers for nutrient intake with focus on alternative sampling techniques
Analytes class | Typical analytes |
|---|---|
Small molecules | Amino acids, drugs, hormones, peptides, lipids, vitamins, minerals |
Nucleic acids | DNA, miRNA, mRNA, RNA, virus |
Proteins | Hemoglobin, cytokines, adipokines, myokines, thyroglobulin |
Drugs | Anitepileptics, chloroquine, cyclosporin, gentamycin, paracetamol |