Storage of blood sample, do I need to refrigerate until I post this afternoon? (wanted to perform test first thing)

[Femme1]

[shaws Administrator]

Maybe phone the lab to check but I wouldn't have thought so.

[Femme1 in reply to shaws]

Thanks

Wasn't sure t.b.h. literature doesn't say I need to, but have read in a few places that bloods should be refrigerated once taken until tested, this relates to taking of blood at doctors etc. Tried calling a few times but get answer phone, Ive emailed too. I'm a wuss with blood, nearly faited after three finger pricks and blood for just one tube this morning, just want to minimise risk of having to re take test lol

[shaws Administrator in reply to Femme1]

No it's not nice taking your own blood but someone may reply more positively to your question.

[ChemicalAngel in reply to Femme1]

The vial contains a special gel that protects the sample, as it isn't refrigerated in the post.

Ann xx

[Femme1 in reply to ChemicalAngel]

Ah, I did wonder how they got around this, many thanks for the info x

[Femme1]

Speak of the devil, just got email back, said fridge is ideal, but to post a.s.a.p. Thanks again for quick response .