Abstract
Background
Cell free fetal miRNAs have been identified as potential biomarkers for fetal abnormalities and/or placental function. Factors affecting the stability of cell free fetal miRNA samples (type of collection tube and time interval between sampling and analysis) have not previously been reported.
Methods
Blood from pregnant women (n = 12, 18 ± 4 weeks' gestation) was collected into two types of tube (EDTA and RNA BCT) and was stored at different temperatures for up to 72 hours. Expression of seven apparently placental specific miRNAs was then measured to compare the effects of sampling and storage. These miRNAs were also assessed in non-pregnant women (n = 9).
Results
The quantity of miRNA extracted was not affected by time or tube. Three miRNAs (miR-518b, miR-525 and miR-526a*) were measureable only in pregnant women, but miR-518b was not always present. Detailed study of the two pregnancy specific miRNAs showed no effect of tube type at 4 hours. However, variability in miRNA level was observed with increased time and was significant for one miRNA in the BCT tube at >48 hours (p < 0.005).
Conclusion
Some cffmiRNAs are placental specific and these samples are stable when analysed within 48 hours of collection in either tube type.
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