Friday, May 29, 2020

ADAMTS-13 (ANTIGEN PROTEASE RUPTURE OF VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR), PLASMA

Units and Reference values Modification

Test code: 1860

Effective update from 03/06/2020



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      UI/mL

      0.40 - 1.41 U/mL
     
     
      Version of Test: 18
     

        
      ng/mL

      400 - 1500 ng/mL
     
     
      Version of Test: 19
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BIOTINIDASE ACTIVITY, PLASMA

Reference values and Delivery Time Modification

Test code: 2709

Effective update from 02/06/2020



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      7.8 - 13.1 nmol/mL/min
     
     
      Delivery term: 15 days
     
     
      Version of Test: 13
     

        
      7.8 - 13.5 nmol/mL/min
     
     
      Delivery term: 32 days
     
     
      Version of Test: 14
     

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

NOTICE: Restrictions on the samples shipment 1st June festivity

Dear valued colleagues and customers,

Please kindly note the following festivity restrictions at the central laboratory of Barcelona (1st june 2020).

  • During this day Customer Service will offer normal service.
  • Regarding the reception and assessment of PCR and serology SARS - Cov-2 samples, we will proceed in the usual way, maintaining the TAT for these tests.
Be informed of the following additional restrictions aimed at preserving the stability of samples during these days:

Test
Non-acceptance days
(both inclusive)
Functional Study of Gut Microbiota
From May 29th to June 1st
Prenatal Extended Panel Test
From May 29th to June 1st
Neobona Tests
June 1st
Melisa Test
Not accepted until further notice
Semen Samples
June 1st
Telomeric Length Test
From May 29th to June 1st
Catalase Test
June 1st
Superoxide Dismutase Test
June 1st
Cytotoxic Anti Paternal Antibodies Test
Not accepted until further notice
Autologous Serum Test
Not accepted until further notice



In these most committed days, we kindly ask you to bear in mind the following stability information:


TEST
TYPE
SAMPLE
CONSERVATION /

STABILITY

FISH / KARYOTYPE


 Prenatal
 Chorionic villus
24-48h Room Temperature 

 3 days refrigerated
 Amniotic fluid
 Fetal blood
 Abortive tissue
 Postnatal
 Peripheral blood
 Skin biopsy
 24-48h Room   Temperature 

 4 days refrigerated
(3 days skin biopsy)
 
 Hematological
 Peripheral blood

 24-48h Room  Temperature
 Bone marrow
 Biopsy
 Aspirate



























After the festivity, sample reception will be normalized.

Additionally, note that although batch testing may be subject to modifications, maximum turnaround time will be respected. The turnaround time of tests that due to their characteristics require urgency will also be respected.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We thank you for your understanding.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Gaucher, disease (N370S,L444P,R463C,84GG,IVS2+1 - GBA) screening, whole blood

Description, Method, Studied Mutations Modification

Test code: 1671

Effective update from 29/05/2020



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Gaucher, disease (N370S,L444P,R463C,84GG,IVS2+1 - GBA) screening, whole blood

Method: Sequencing Method

Studied mutations: N370S,L444P,R463C,84GG,IVS2+1      
     


        
GAUCHER DISEASE (PERINATAL, TYPES I, II, III AND IIIC) · GBA (c.84dupG; c.115+1G>A; p.Asn409Ser; p.Leu483Pro)· HOT SPOT

Method: Hot Spot 

Studied mutations: 844G (c.84dupG); IVS2+1 (c.115+1G>A); N370S (p.Asn409Ser),L444P(p.Leu483Pro)      
 

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

CORONAVIRUS SARS COV-2 IgG ANTIBODIES (CLIA), SERUM

Erased test

Test code: 8560, 8561

Effective update from 22/05/2020

Alternative tests:
8568- CORONAVIRUS SARS COV-2 IgG ANTIBODIES (CMIA), SERUM
8574- CORONAVIRUS SARS COV-2 IgM ANTIBODIES (EIA), SERUM



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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

IMMUNOGLOBULIN A SECRETORY

Sample Modification (only for international shipments)*

Test code: 5575, 5576, 5577

Effective update from 25/05/2020

*No changes for National Shipments. Required sample conservation: Refrigerated



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               Refrigerated Sample 

        
Frozen Sample
     

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), PLASMA

Description and sample Modification

Test code: 3739

Effective update from 20/05/2020



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INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), PLASMA     

FROZEN PLASMA


     

        

INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), SERUM     

FROZEN SERUM
     

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Friday, May 15, 2020

IMPORTANT: ZOLPIDEM, SERUM

Method, Units, Reference values Modification

Test code: 1301

CHANGES: Effective update from 29/05/2020

Please, take note of the following changes:

Changes in this test will not be effective until 29/05/2020 (previously published effective date of Update 20/05/2020).

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.


ANTERIOR

ACTUAL
        
  High Performance Liquid Chromatography    


  mg/L
  
  Inf. 0.14 mg/L
     

    
        
  Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry 
 (LC-MS/MS) 

  ug/L
  
  80-150 ug/L
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IgE specific antibodies for Averrhoa carmbola. (f295)

Erased test

Test code: 4880

Effective update from 20/04/2020 

Discontinued tests, for shortages and suspension of supply of the reagent by the manufacturer. 



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BIOTIN (VITAMIN H), SERUM

Sample modification (National)

Test code: 3123

Effective update from 20/05/2020




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Frozen serum
     
    
                Refrigerated serum    
         

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

GLUCAGON LIKE PEPTIDE (GLP-1), PLASMA

Erased test (temporarily)

Test code: 1655 

Effective update from 15/05/2020

Dear collaborators,

We inform you that this test the will be temporarily discontinued.

Samples cannot be received until further notice.

We remain at your disposal for any additional information you may require.


We apologise for any inconvenience caused.


MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME · TET2 · SANGER

Description, Method, Delivery Term Modification 

Test code: 7903

Effective update from 15/05/2020




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MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME · TET2 · SANGER

Method: SANGER

Delivery term: 32 days      
     
Version of Test: 53
     
        
MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME · TET2 · NGS

Method: NGS

Delivery term: 12 days      
      
Version of Test: 54

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QUALITATIVE SCREENING OF DRUGS, HAIR

Studied compounds and Delivery Time Modification

Test code: 7851

Effective update from 15/05/2020 



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Screening includes the detection of morphine, codeine, 6-acetylmorphine, methadone, amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDA, MDMA, benzoylecgonine, cocaine, cocaethylene, THC, LSD and ketamine.        
      





     
Delivery term: 16 days

     

        
Screening includes the detection of 3,4-MDA, 3,4-MDEA, 3,4-MDMA, 6-monoacetylmorphine, 7-amino-clonazepam, 7-amino-flunitrazepam, Alprazolan, Amitriptyline, Amphetamine, Benzoylecgonine, Buprenorphine, Cannabidiol, Cannabinol, Clonazepam, Cocaetil, Cocaine, Codeine, THC, Dextropropoxyphene, Diazepam, Diphenhydramine, Scopolamine, Phencyclidine, Flunitrazepam, Ketamine, Lorazepam, LSD, Methadone, Morphine, Nordiazepam, Oxazepam, Oxycodone, Tramadol, Zolpidem        
      
      
Delivery term: 10 days
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