Analysis of the cellular content of sputum via flow cytometry in order to develop a diagnostic platform for lung cancer. Conclusion: Sputum-derived cells were stained with the porphyrin dye (TCPP) an
To determine whether our method for sputum processing can be applied to different flow cytometric platforms. Conclusion: Using our methods, we were able to successfully dissociate sputum into a singl
A collection of cross sectional sputum samples and some longitudinal from adult patients at the UCSD adult CF center. These samples were extracted in both ethyl actetate/methanol and in 80% ethanol.
