For most of our assays, preparation of samples, timing and conditions of shipment are critical.
On the request form you will find the sample requirements, as well as sample storage/shipment conditions for each of our assays.
For certain assays, when the samples can be kept at ambient temperature or 4°C for at least 24 hours, or if the sample can be frozen before processing, samples can be send using international shippers that can guarantee on time delivery:
All specimen vials/tubes must be clearly labeled. Please use appropriate containers to ship samples.
For some other assays (RNase L cleavage assay, serum cytokines), samples require a specific processing within a couple of hours.
Doctors that are willing to order such assays, but work outside Belgium, are encouraged to contact us to discuss how sample processing and pick-up can be organized.
Faecal microbial analysis assays (FMA1, FMA2) require a special collection kit.
Please contact us to receive a kit and the sample collection instructions.