A study published in the Journal of Translational Medicine reports that gene expression biomarkers may be used in identifying or differentiating subsets of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients having different levels of disease severity.
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board and all patients gave written, informed consent.Each qualified participant received a DxCollect® MCD Fingerstick Kit and a Genova Diagnostics® Urine Collection Kit and was also asked to complete a study-related questionnaire. This was an observational study and participation did not affect any aspect of patient treatment.
A urine sample was collected in a 15 mL tube pre-coated with a stabilizer containing a preservative. Upon mixing after urine collection, the urine sample was frozen down at − 20 °C or less before shipment was made within 24 h of collection. Frozen urine from the participant’s home was shipped following manufacturer’s instructions for Genova Diagnostics metabolomic testing.
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