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.