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

PREVIOUS	NEW
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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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

CYTOGENETIC STUDIES: KARYOTYPE, FISH

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.

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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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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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

PREVIOUS	NEW
Refrigerated Sample	Frozen Sample

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INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), PLASMA

Description and sample Modification

Test code: 3739

Effective update from 20/05/2020

PREVIOUS	NEW
INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), PLASMA      FROZEN PLASMA	INTERLEUKIN 5 (IL5), SERUM      FROZEN SERUM

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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

PREVIOUS	NEW
Frozen serum	Refrigerated serum

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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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NEW

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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