Assay Integrity and Storage of Samples
- Assay integrity is maintained through the regular assay of quality control material
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- Participation in external quality assurance programmes ensures the proficiency of staff and equipment
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- The third sample (donor sample) is stored with security seals intact for the donor to use for further testing should this be required
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- All samples are stored in a monitored secure refrigerated area
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- Negative samples are stored for 1 month. Positive samples are stored for 12 months. Donor samples are stored for 12 months
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