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Currently, the concentration of GFAP is typically measured in blood plasma (liquid component of blood in which blood cells are absent) or serum (plasma from which the clotting proteins have been removed). Classic methods for the detection of GFAP include ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay).
== Lab protocols ==
During the preparation of the blood samples, one should avoid physical contact with blood by wearing gloves, glasses, and lab coats. Needles and lancets should be used only once and disposed of in a sharps container for decontamination. Furthermore, cuts already present on hands or arms should be covered with plasters to avoid blood-on-blood contact. After completing the samples, gloves should be removed and hands should be washed thoroughly. The waste should be disposed of in specific biohazard waste bins or bags.
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