UPDATE NOTICE: Restrictions 12th October

UPDATE: Please, take into account modifications in the information published before.

Dear valued colleagues and customers,

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

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	9th  and 12th October
Prenatal Extended Panel Test	9th  and 12th October
Neobona Tests	12th October
Melisa Test	Not accepted until further notice
Semen Samples	9th  and 12th October
Telomeric Length Test	9th  and 12th October
Catalase Test	9th  and 12th October
Superoxide Dismutase Test	9th  and 12th October
Cytotoxic Anti Paternal Antibodies Test	9th  and 12th October
Autologous Serum Test	9th  and 12th October

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.