I am happy to report the successful conclusion of home experiments directed at meeting the well-known need, too long unmet, for a potable facsimile of a blood sample separated over a Ficoll gradient. As a service, I provide the protocol below.
First, mix each master mix thoroughly:
Layer 1: 1:1 mix Chambord:grenadine syrup.
Layer 2: 1:1 mix Hungarian apricot brandy (barack palinka):simple syrup.
Layer 3: 2:1 mix vodka:limoncello.
Layer 1: 5 mL
Layer 2: 15 mL
Layer 3: 15 mL
The result, shown in the figure, is sweet and fruity, may be chilled if desired, and is best enjoyed with a hematologist.
I am happy to report the successful conclusion of home experiments directed at meeting the well-known need, too long unmet, for a potable facsimile of a blood sample separated over a Ficoll gradient. As a service, I provide the protocol below.
First, mix each master mix thoroughly:
Layer 1: 1:1 mix Chambord:grenadine syrup.
Layer 2: 1:1 mix Hungarian apricot brandy (barack palinka):simple syrup.
Layer 3: 2:1 mix vodka:limoncello.
Layer 1: 5 mL
Layer 2: 15 mL
Layer 3: 15 mL
The result, shown in the figure, is sweet and fruity, may be chilled if desired, and is best enjoyed with a hematologist.
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