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measure Genotyping (array)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as obtained through genotyping arrays.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure LC-MS steroid hormones
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) platform targeting steroid hormones.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure GC-MS organic acids
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) platform targeting organic acids.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Liver enzymes
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3Liver enzymes, for instance Albumin, Jodide, Aspartaat Aminotransferase (ASAT), and Alanine Transaminase (ALAT), measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Peptide hormones
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3Peptide hormones, for instance Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH, pituitary hormone), Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH, Melanocortin), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Cholecytokinin, and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure DNA methylation (array)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION - BB3Assessment of DNA methylation as obtained through DNA methylation arrays.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Zygosity (DNA)
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12Zygosity typing based on micro-satellite markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), or variable number (short) tandem repeats (VNTRs).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Blood sugar markers
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Blood sugar markers, for instance Glucose, Insulin, and C-peptide, measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Dipstick
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Urinary dipstick (Siemens, Marburg, Germany) was applied to the first thaw of the urine samples either by dipping in the residual urine volume after aliquoting or by dropping urine on the dipstick to screen for signs of infections in the urine and to measure leukocytes, nitrite, proteins, glucose, and blood presence in the urine.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Inflammation markers
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Inflammation markers, for instance C-reactive protein (CRP), Lymphocytes, Neopterin, Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), and tissue Transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A (tTg-IgA), measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Oxidative stress markers
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Oxidative stress markers, including Oxidized DNA/RNA, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (malondialdehyde), were measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Viral infections
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3Viral and parasitic infection loads, for instance Influenza A, Influenza B, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1), Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV2), Toxoplasma Gondii, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and Procalcitonin, measured with traditional enzymatic tests, such as Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Urine sample
Study: Netherlands Twin Register Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YE_COG18First-morning, spot, or 24 hour urine sample.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Hair sample
Study: YOUth Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Baby and Child 30 weeks 10 months 3 years 6 years
Child and Adolescent 9 years 12 yearsA hair sample is a collection of hair strands, which are usually cut from a person's head. Hair samples usually contain hair that has grown over the last 12 months.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Buccal swab
Study: YOUth Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Baby and Child 20 weeks 5 months 10 months 3 years 6 years
Child and Adolescent 9 years 12 yearsBuccal swabs are collections of buccal cell scrapings obtained by rubbing buds along the inside of the mouth.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Blood sample
Study: YOUth Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Baby and Child 20 weeks
Child and Adolescent 9 years 12 yearsA blood sample consists of taking an amount of a person's blood from their body.Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024 -
measure Saliva sample
Study: YOUth Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Child and Adolescent 9 years 12 yearsSaliva was collected using a cotton swab or a collection device, such as a tube or container (passive drool).Created June 5, 2024 • Updated June 20, 2024