Measuring Oxidative Stress and TBARS Testing Criticism

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

The TBARS blood test for measuring oxidative stress has been widely criticized.

Thiobarbituric reactive substances test (TBARS) is the most prevalent test for lipid peroxidation. However, it is widely criticized due to lack of consistency and its reliance on a single aldehyde, MDA, as an oxidative stress marker.

Download PDF: Cryobiology

Download PDF: Oxidative stress in critical care: Is antioxidant supplementation beneficial?