Dear colleagues,
We are concerned about the rate at which some samples deteriorate while
undergoing/waiting for analysis. At present, the samples just sit on
the benchtop in racks with a measurable rate of deterioration in some
analytes. We wondered about using refridgerated trays, such as used in
some food displays as a possible means of cooling samples. The problem
with standard fridges being that they spend more time with their doors
open than closed as sample movement in and out of the racks is frequent,
and the temperature is consquently not very low. They are also
inconvenient so would tend not to be used when there is a convenient
bench top handy ! Is anyone using such trays, or know where we could
obtain some ?
Trevor
Dr. T.A. Gray
Department of Clinical Chemistry
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield S5 7AU
0114 271 4309
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