It is important to ensure good sample quality in order to obtain a correct PCR test result.
Equipment that prevents contamination between samples should be used when sampling.

 

Recommended equipment:

• Empty sample tube (ordered from Blue Analytics AS).
• Suitable disposable pipette.
• Packaging for submission (styrofoam box).
• Cooling element.

 

Sampling procedure:

• Take out 500-700 µl (microlitres) of sample material in 1 sampling tube (this covers both A and B samples).
• To avoid contamination, the pipette must be changed between each sampling.
• The order of placement of sample tubes in the box must be vertical (columns). First tube in position A1 (A1, B1, C1 etc.), so that tube 9 is placed in position A2.
• Position H12 must always be empty, i.e. a full box must contain a maximum of 95 samples. Position H12 is used for internal control at the laboratory.
• When submitting more than 95 samples, the boxes must be marked with unique serial numbers.
• Sampling should be done by personnel with special training.

 

Storage and submission:

• Tissue samples must be kept refrigerated from collection to dispatch. 
• The samples must be packed in a styrofoam box together with a cooling element.
• Samples must be sent as express overnight package. The tracking number for the shipment is to be sent to: mottak@blueanalytics.no
• The completed Sample submission form PCR-analysismust always be included in the package.
• Linkage file with sample overview should be sent to: mottak@blueanalytics.no

 

Delivery address:

Blue Analytics AS
Kong Christian Frederiks plass 3, entrance A, 1st floor
5006 Bergen
Norway