NOTICE: Restrictions 8th, 25th, 26th December, 1st and 6th January

 

Dear valued colleagues and customers,

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

      · Laboratory will be closed on 25th December, 1st and 6th of January.

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	7th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st December and 5th January
Prenatal Extended Panel Test	From 4th to 8th December From 21st December to 11th January
Neobona Tests	5th, 6th, 8th, 25th, 26th December 1st, 2nd and 6th January
Melisa Test	Not accepted until further notice
Semen Samples	7th, 24th and 31st December 5th January
Telomeric Length Test	From 4th to 8th December 24th December  From 31 st December to 6th January
Catalase Test	From 4th to 8th December 24th December  From 31 st December to 6th January
Superoxide Dismutase Test	From 4th to 8th December 24th December  From 31 st December to 6th January
Cytotoxic Anti Paternal Antibodies Test	7th December 24th and 31st December  5th January
Autologous Serum Test	7th December 24th and 31st December  5th January

• Regarding the reception and assessment of PCR SARS Cov-2 samples, we will proceed in the usual way, maintaining the TAT for these tests 8th, 26th December and 2nd January.
• Samples received on 24th, 31st December and 5th of January will be finished the same day.

• Customer Service will offer service during normal hours, with the exception of December 8th, 24th and 31st, which schedule will be from 8 am to 8 pm.
  
  

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.