What should I send?
Read more about preanalytical conditionsPreparation of the sample
Temperature
Réfrigéré
Selected nature
Heparinized Whole blood
Quantity
5 ml
Technical
LC-MS-MS
Average turnouroud time
15
Realisation frequency
2/m
Additional information
Comments
Whole blood on heparin (imperatively) on DBS (at least 5 spots of 5 mm minimum : 75 µl)
By default, whole blood on heparin is accepted within 5 days of receipt if refrigerated (+ 4 ° C)
EDTA to be avoided
DBS is stable 1 week refrigerated (+4°C) and several weeks freezon (-20°C)
Never send on weekends and the day before public holidays
Never send frozen whole blood
