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PRE-ANALYTICS

Sample collection and preservation, labeling, and shipping.

To enhance the quality of services offered and ensure the effectiveness of analytical results, it is essential to focus on the pre-analytical phase, which, as is well known, accounts for 60-70% of sample non-conformity issues. With the goal of minimizing these inconveniences, we have developed specific "Collection Instructions" for various categories of tests.

These guidelines have been meticulously developed to assist you in:

1

Making a correct test request

2

Selecting the appropriate biological matrix for the collection

3

Using the most appropriate sampling device

4

Ensuring the correct preservation and transportation of the sample

We recognize the importance of collaboration between you, as clinicians or requesting laboratories, and Eurofins Genoma, which is committed to providing impeccable service for the well-being of the patient.

We invite you to consult and download the following instructions, so you can always have them available for any need.

COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE SAMPLE

Molecular genetics

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Dedicated kit: STRECK TUBE
for cell-free DNA

Operating procedures:

  • Fill the tubes up to the black line (minimum quantity 8ml). Mix the tubes by inverting them 10 times, ensuring that the entire inner surface is covered with blood.
  • Package the sample according to the instructions provided in the kit using the provided materials (sponge protection, gel packs previously refrigerated, BIOHAZARD bag).
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Streck Cell-Free DNA 10 ml tube used by Eurofins Genoma for blood sample collection in the Prenatalsafe NIPT test, ensuring the preservation of fetal DNA for genetic analysis.

Dedicated kit: STRECK TUBE
for cell-free DNA

Mini Kit Complete (on request):

  • STRECK-TUBE for the collection of maternal blood sample
  • Buccal swap (Copan) or EDTA tube for the collection of paternal blood sample
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • PR 11 H7 form (Request DNA paterno Genesafe™ rev.01)

Operating procedures:

  • Fill the tubes up to the black line (minimum quantity 8ml). Mix the tubes by inverting them 10 times, ensuring that the entire inner surface is covered with blood.
  • Package the sample according to the instructions provided in the kit using the provided materials (sponge protection, gel packs previously refrigerated, BIOHAZARD bag).
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note:

  • It is necessary to send TWO maternal streck-tube
  • One EDTA TUBE with paternal blood or one paternal BUCCAL SWAB properly labeled and the dedicated form. Alternatively, you can request and use our Mini Kit Complete.
Collection and preservation kit for Eurofins Genoma's Prenatalsafe Complete/Complete Plus NIPT test, including two Streck Tubes for the collection of maternal blood samples and a buccal swab.

Dedicated kit: tube
for urine

Kit Complete (on request):

  • 50 ml Falcon tube for sample collection
  • Clear plastic container
  • Absorbent cloth

Operating procedures:

  • Proceed with urine collection following the instructions in the kit.
  • The minimum volume required is 10ml, the ideal amount would be 50ml.
  • The collected sample should be stored at a temperature of 2-8°C for at least 2 hours and until shipment.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours after collection.
  • Wrap the sample using previously refrigerated gel packs and BIOHAZARD bag.
  • The sample must arrive at the laboratorywithin a maximum of 3 days aftercollection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
50 ml Falcon tube used for urine sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's Easilycar Bladder test.

Dedicated kit: PIPETTE AND TUBE
for endometrial biopsy

Operating procedures:

  • Use only the collection materials provided in our kit
  • Perform the endometrial biopsy using the pipette included in the kit, following the sampling instructions.
  • Store the test tube in the refrigerator (4-8°C) for at least 4 hours. Then place the test tube in the absorbent holder and then in the clear plastic bag. Store it in the transport box.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 6/12 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml.
  • Store the tube at room temperature or in the refrigerator at +4°C until shipment.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
K2 EDTA tube used for peripheral blood sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's test.

Kit: CYTOBRUSH
send two swabs

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile CYTOBRUSH, taking care to rub well inside the oral mucosa and store them in their case by closing it properly (paper clips, scotch tape).
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Mode of sample collection

In the hour before collection:

  • don't eat
  • don't drink (only water is allowed)
  • don't smoke
  • don't chew gum
  • don't brush your teeth

Before proceeding, ensure that the buccal swabs are tightly sealed.

1

Rinse your mouth with natural water at room temperature.

2

Open the package from the opposite side of the swab bristles.

3

Extract the swab.

WARNING! Do not touch the swab head to avoid contamination.

4

Rub the swab against the inner walls of both cheeks for at least 60 seconds.

5

Reinsert the swab into the original packaging. Fold the packet over itself a couple of times to seal it.

Write on the swab packaging:

  • NAME
  • SURNAME
  • DATE OF BIRTH OF THE PATIENT

6

Store and ship the sample at room temperature.

Sterile CYTOBRUSHes used for sample collection on buccal swabs in Eurofins Genoma's test.
Sample collection procedure using a buccal swab for Eurofins Genoma's test, demonstrating the use of the CYTOBRUSH inside the mouth. Instructions for the preservation of the buccal swab for Eurofins Genoma's test, showing the insertion of the CYTOBRUSH into the sealed packaging after sample collection.

Kit: STERILE CONTAINER
with paraffin block

Operating procedures:

  • Store the harvested tissues in 1ml of sterile physiological solution for molecular investigations.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note:

  • It is recommended to close tightly to prevent spillage
  • Do not use formalin.
Sterile container with a red lid and paraffin blocks for the collection and preservation of biopsy/tissue samples in Eurofins Genoma's test.

Kit: TUBE
for amniotic fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 10ml.
  • In case of hematic/brown amniotic fluid, also sendmaternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: report whether the pregnancy was achived through heterologous female assisted reproduction (egg donation or embryo donation).

Amniotic fluid collection kit for Eurofins Genoma's test, including a tube and a FLOQSwabs swab.

Kit: TUBE width transport medium
for chorionic villi

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 20mg/0.5ml.
  • Always send together a maternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: report whether the pregnancy was achived through heterologous female assisted reproduction (egg donation or embryo donation).

Chorionic villus collection kit for Eurofins Genoma's test, including a tube with transport medium and a FLOQSwabs swab.

Kit: CONTAINER with physiological
for products of conception

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 20mg/0.5ml.
  • Always send together a maternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.
  • Collect in a sterile container with physiological solution (if possible, add a few drops of antibiotic).
  • The product of conception must necessarily be sent as a villus or skin flap if the gestational age is greater than 12 weeks.
  • Make sure the specimen is tightly closed and then seal it with prafilm.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after sampling.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • For delivery after 24 hours, store at controlled temperature (+4°C - +8°C).

Note:

  • Report whether the pregnancy was achived through heterologous female assisted reproduction (egg donation or embryo donation).
  • Do not use formalin as the sample will ruin.
Collection kit for abortion material in Eurofins Genoma's test, including a sterile container with saline solution, a FLOQSwabs swab, and a sterile tube.

Kit: TWO STRECK TUBE
for cell-free DNA

Operating procedures:

  • Fill the test tubes to the black mark (minimum quantity required 8ml/whole blood tube).
  • Mix the tubes by inverting 10 times making sure that the entire inner surface is covered with blood.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after sampling.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Two Streck tubes for cell-free DNA collection in Eurofins Genoma's Onconext Liquid test.

Kit: HISTOLOGICAL SLIDES
tissue sample fixed in formalin and included in paraffin

When submitting multiple slides:

  • Individually number/identify each slide/block sent
  • Indicate each slide/block submitted, with its numbering, on the TRF.
  • Indicate the slide/block to be analyzed.

Operating procedures:

  • The optimal tissue sample should have an area of about 25mm2 and a thickness of over 80 microns.
  • Avoid injured cells containing only cytoplasm and tissues with a high fibrotic component.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after sampling.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml.
  • Store the tube at room temperature until shipment.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
K2 EDTA tube used for whole blood sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's Onconext Risk test.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml.
  • Store the tube at room temperature until shipment.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
K2 EDTA tube used for whole blood sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's Fertiscan test.

Kit: DANASALIVA Sample Collection Kit
for saliva sample

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 2ml.
  • In the half hour preceding the withdrawal avoid: drink coffee, eat, chew gum and smoke.
  • Proceed with sample collection following the instructions in the kit.
  • Store the tube at room temperature until shipment.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
DANASALIVA Sample Collection Kit for saliva sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's test, consisting of a container, preservation solution, and graduated tube.

Cytogenetics

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Kit: CONTAINER whide mouth
for seminal fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 2ml.
  • Maintain 3-5 days of sexual abstinence before collection.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
  • Ensure that the container is tightly screwed and seal it with parafilm.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • For laboratories: recommended to transfer sample into a 15ml Falcon tube, seal with parafilm, avoiding use of the wide mouth container.

Note: in case both analyses are requested (Tunel test e Fish of seminal fluid) it is preferable to have two separate sample collections.

Seminal fluid collection kit for the Tunel Test / FISH in Eurofins Genoma's test, consisting of a wide-mouth container and a 15 ml tube.

Kit: TUBE
for amniotic fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 10ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: in case of hematic/brown amniotic fluid, also sendmaternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Tube used for the collection of amniotic fluid samples in Eurofins Genoma's karyotyping test.

Kit: TUBE
for amniotic fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 10ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: in case of hematic/brown amniotic fluid, also sendmaternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Tube used for the collection of amniotic fluid samples in Eurofins Genoma's AFP test.

Kit: TUBE
for amniotic fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 10ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: in case of hematic/brown amniotic fluid, also sendmaternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Tube used for the collection of amniotic fluid samples in Eurofins Genoma's molecular karyotyping aCGH test.

Kit: TUBE with transport medium
for chorionic villi

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 20mg/0.5ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: always send together a maternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Chorionic villus collection kit for Eurofins Genoma's karyotyping test, including a tube with transport medium and a FLOQSwabs swab.

Kit: TUBE with transport medium
for chorionic villi

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 20mg/0.5ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: always send together a maternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Chorionic villus collection kit for Eurofins Genoma's molecular karyotyping aCGH test, including a tube with transport medium and a FLOQSwabs swab.

Kit: CONTAINER OR TUBE with physiological
for product of conception

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 20mg/0.5ml.
  • Collect in a sterile container with physiological solution (if possible, add a few drops of antibiotic).
  • The product of conception must necessarily be sent as a villus or skin flap if the gestational age is greater than 12 weeks.
  • Make sure the specimen is tightly closed and then seal it with parafilm.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • For delivery after 24 hours, store at controlled temperature (+4°C - +8°C).

Note: always send together a maternal buccal swab to rule out maternal contamination.

Collection kit for abortion material in Eurofins Genoma's molecular karyotyping aCGH test, including a sterile container or a tube with saline solution and a FLOQSwabs swab.

Kit: TUBE
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 5ml.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
Tube used for whole blood sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's karyotyping test.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for peripheral blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 5ml.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
K2 EDTA tube used for peripheral blood sample collection in Eurofins Genoma's molecular karyotyping test.

Kit: RED CAP ((gel+clot activator) or YELLOW
for serum

Operating procedures:

  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12/24 hours after collection.
Tubes with red cap (gel + clot activator) and yellow cap used for serum collection in Eurofins Genoma's BI-TEST.

Anatomy samples

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Kit: CONTAINER with formalin

Operating procedures:

  • Unscrew the blue cap.
  • Insert the sample inside the container and screw the blue cap back on.
  • Remove the aluminum foil.
  • Screw the red capsule onto the blue cap to release the concentrated formalin in the container in total safety
  • Place the container in a BIOHAZARD bag with a secure seal.
  • Send to the laboratory at room temperature.
SafeCapsule container with formalin used for the collection and preservation of biopsies in Eurofins Genoma's test.

Kit: CYTOKIT 6 SLIM with preservative solution.

Operating procedures:

  • Collect the urine from the second morning void over the next three days.
  • Store the containers at room temperature and deliver the three samples together as a mandatory requirement.
CYTOKIT 6 SLIM kit with preservative used for the collection and preservation of urine samples in Eurofins Genoma's urinary cytology test on 3 samples.

Kit: CYTOKIT 6 SLIM with preservative solution.

Operating procedures:

  • Collect urine from the second morning void.
  • Store the container at room temperature and deliver it to the laboratory.
CYTOKIT 6 SLIM kit with preservative used for the collection and preservation of a single urine sample in Eurofins Genoma's urinary cytology test.

Kit: SLIDES AND BIOHAZARD BAG

Operating procedures:

  • Each sample must be identified with the First Name and Last Name.
  • Each sample must be sent with a specific request placed in the outer pocket of the transport bag.
  • The slides must be placed in the designated slide holders.
  • The slide holders should be placed inside BIOHAZARD bags for transport.
Eurofins Genoma kit for collecting the Pap test, including slides and slide holders, with instructions for placing samples in BIOHAZARD bags for safe transportation.

Kit: CONTAINER with 20ml of fixative solution

Operating procedures:

  • Each sample must be identified with the First Name and Last Name.
  • After collection, the spatula must be immediately inserted into the vial, pushing it forcefully to the bottom and rubbing it against the sidewalls.
  • Swirl the spatula vigorously to further release material.
  • Discard the collection device and do not leave the spatula inside the vial.
  • Ensure that the container is tightly closed.
  • Place the container in a BIOHAZARD bag with a secure seal.
  • Send to the laboratory at room temperature.
Bottle containing 20 ml of fixative solution used for collecting the thin layer Pap test in Eurofins Genoma.

Molecular Biology

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Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Keep the tube at room temperature or in a refrigerator at +4°C until shipping.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis.

Two K2 EDTA tubes used for whole blood sample collection in the an/ap - Toxoplasma gondii research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Keep the tube at room temperature or in a refrigerator at +4°C until shipping.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis.

Two K2 EDTA tubes used for whole blood sample collection in the an/ap - HIV DNA research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Keep the tube at room temperature or in a refrigerator at +4°C until shipping.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis.

Two K2 EDTA tubes used for whole blood sample collection in the an/ap - Parvovirus B19 research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: TUBE (K2 EDTA)
for whole blood

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Keep the tube at room temperature or in a refrigerator at +4°C until shipping.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis.

Two K2 EDTA tubes used for whole blood sample collection in the an/ap - VZV research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma..

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HBV DNA research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HCV RNA research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HCV genotyping research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HDV research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - Rubeovirus research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HHV6 research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - HIV RNA research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube..
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - EBV research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - CMV research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: RED CAP (gel+clot activator)
for serum/plasma

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 4ml per tube.
  • Possibly centrifuge for 10 minutes at 3000 rpm to separate plasma.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag..
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
  • For shipments after 12 hours, freeze the serum/plasma.

Note: one tube is required for each requested analysis

Two tubes with a red cap (gel + clot activator) used for serum/plasma sample collection in the an/ap - Herpes simplex virus 1/2 research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: CONTAINER
for urine

Operating procedures:

  • Collect morning urine (minimum required quantity of 10ml), first void, in a sterile container and store at +4°C.
  • Ensure that the sample is tightly sealed.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Sterile container with a red cap used for urine sample collection in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: CONTAINER with a scoop
for stool

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 0.5mg/2g.
  • Ensure that the sample is tightly sealed.
  • Package the sample using gel packs that have been refrigerated beforehand and a BIOHAZARD bag.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Container with a scoop used for fecal sample collection in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma pharyngeal swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma oral mucosa swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma ocular swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma vaginal swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma endocervical swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma vulvar swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma rectal swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma urethral swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit:

  • SWAB dry flocked
  • CYTOBRUSH
  • SWAB fine metal rod without agar

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and place them in the "dry" container for molecular infectious disease analysis.
  • For Cytobrushes, store them in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at controlled temperature.
Eurofins Genoma balano-preputial swab kit, including a flocked dry swab, a Cytobrush, and a fine metal-shafted swab without agar.

Kit: CONTAINER
for seminal fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 2ml.
  • Ensure that the sample is tightly sealed.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: maintain 3-5 days of sexual abstinence before collection.

Sterile container used for the collection of seminal fluid samples in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma (private inv.).

Kit: CONTAINER
for seminal fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 2ml.
  • It is preferable to transfer it to a 15ml Falcon tube, sealed with Parafilm, avoiding sending the urine container.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: maintain 3-5 days of sexual abstinence before collection.

Sterile container used for the collection of seminal fluid samples in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma (laboratory inv.).

Kit: CONTAINER

Operating procedures:

  • Ensure that the sample is tightly closed and sealed carefully with parafilm.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Sterile container used for the collection of sputum samples in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: CONTAINER

Operating procedures:

  • Ensure that the sample is tightly closed and sealed carefully with parafilm.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 12 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Sterile container used for the collection of bronchoaspirate samples in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: TUBE
for amniotic fluid

Operating procedures:

  • The minimum required volume is 10ml.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Tube used for the collection of amniotic fluid samples in the an/ap research by Eurofins Genoma.

Kit: CATHETER and TUBE

Operating procedures:

  • Perform the sampling and store it according to the instructions provided in the kit we supplied.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.

Note: check the expiration date of the tube before use.

Endometriome test kit by Eurofins Genoma, consisting of a pipelle and a tube, used for the collection and preservation of samples.

Kit:

  • COPAN VAGINAL SWAB endocervical
  • CYTOBRUSH SWAB endocervical

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and store them "dry" in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Eubiome test kit by Eurofins Genoma, consisting of a COPAN vaginal endocervical swab and an endocervical CYTOBRUSH, used for the collection and preservation of samples.

Kit: COPAN SWAB dry vaginal

Operating procedures:

  • Use sterile swabs and store them "dry" in their tightly closed packaging.
  • Ship to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.
  • Store and transport samples at room temperature.
Dry COPAN vaginal swab for the Eubiome Active test by Eurofins Genoma, used for the collection and preservation of samples.

LABELING/
PACKAGING/
SHIPMENT

1) Sample labeling

  • Affix the patient's identification label and the test label vertically on the tube

    (as shown in image 1)

  • Label the tube specifying:
    • Patient's first and last name
    • Patient's date of birth
Illustration showing the correct and incorrect ways to label a tube for the collection and preservation of samples to be sent to Eurofins Genoma. The patient and test identification label must be affixed vertically, as indicated on the first tube with the green checkmark, avoiding labels placed horizontally, folded, or partially overlapping.

Image 1

2) Packaging of the sample

Place the tube in the red BIOHAZARD bag for international shipments (image 2) or into the blue BIOHAZARD bag for shipments to the UK (image 3) provided, and then inside the provided transport container.

Image of a red BIOHAZARD bag used for packaging samples intended for international shipments, provided by Eurofins Genoma to ensure the safety and proper transportation of samples.

Image 2

Image of a blue BIOHAZARD bag used for packaging samples intended for shipments to the United Kingdom, provided by Eurofins Genoma to ensure the safety and proper transportation of samples.

Image 3

3) Documentation

The sample must be accompanied by the specific request and consent form, completed and signed. It is recommended to fill out the section indicating the test on the acceptance form accompanying the sample.

GO TO DOCUMENTATION
Image of the Eurofins Genoma sample acceptance form, used to collect patient demographic data, the type of sample, and the requested analysis. This form must be completed and signed to accompany the sample sent to the laboratory, ensuring proper management and identification of the sample for the requested analyses.