Hi Rowland,
We are in the process of carrying out stability work on OC-Sensor, HM-JACK and FOB gold samples. I don't think that we have any complete data that we can share yet I'm afraid although I will check tomorrow.
However, from our experience, samples are stable for a reasonable period of time when refrigerated and for even longer when stored frozen. I would suggest following the manufacturers recommendations for storing samples in both the fridge and the freezer.
Best wishes
Sally
Sally C Benton FRCPath
Consultant Biochemist/ Hub Director,
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Subject: FIT sample stability
Some recent discussion on FIT units has prompted me to ask about the feasibility of freezing/refrigerating buffered FIT samples in the event of unexpected disruption of a FIT service (Covid 19). Have any service providers information they can share on the stability of such samples? Thanks.
Rowland Reece, FRCPath. Dublin, Ireland.
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