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Samples fail quality control for a variety of reasons, most of which depend on the sample type, or how the sample is handled. The longer a sample sits without being processed, the more likely the DNA/RNA will degrade. The sample should be shipped on an ice pack to preserve the integrity of the nucleic acids.
