Restrictions: Festivity 11th and 24th Setember

 

Dear valued colleagues and customers,

Please kindly note the following festivity restrictions at the central laboratory of Barcelona.

• 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	11th  and 24th Setember
Prenatal Extended Panel Test	11th  and 24th Setember
Neobona Tests	11th  and 24th Setember
Melisa Test	Not accepted until further notice
Semen Samples	11th  and 24th Setember
Telomeric Length Test	11th  and 24th Setember
Catalase Test	11th  and 24th Setember
Superoxide Dismutase Test	11th  and 24th Setember
Cytotoxic Anti Paternal Antibodies Test	11th  and 24th Setember
Autologous Serum Test	11th  and 24th Setember

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.