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Can I submit blood samples, fixed tissue samples to Asper for analysis?

April 26, 2017analysis asper blood fixed samples submit tissue

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Can I submit blood samples, fixed tissue samples to Asper for analysis?

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We accept blood, saliva and DNA samples. For sending blood samples: 1. Collect 2-4 ml of whole blood to a lavender-cap vacutainer (EDTA)K3. Do not use heparin as an anticoagulant. Make sure the anticoagulant and blood are mixed – do not shake! 2. Blood samples can be preserved at 2-8C, but for no longer than one week. Do not freeze the blood! 3. Labelling on the blood sample and on the submission form should be identical. 4. Blood samples must be packed so that tubes do not get damaged during shipment. 5. For special requirements for sending Guthrie cards and saliva samples contact your Asper sales specialist.