Shipping In The Hot Weather:
The More You Know
As the warmer months approach, we want to remind you of the importance of maintaining proper sample storage conditions to ensure accurate and reliable results. During this time, temperatures can fluctuate, and it’s critical to ensure your samples remain within the required hold temperature range to preserve the integrity of your data.
Why It Matters:
Maintaining your samples at the appropriate temperature is critical to ensure the best interpretation of your data. When samples are kept cold, changes in the microbial community are minimal as cellular functions slow. If samples exceed their recommended temperature range, the community may shift, leading to results that don’t represent the actual site conditions. This could not only affect the integrity of your study but may also result in costly delays due to resampling.
The Costs of Compromised Samples:
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Resampling: If samples are not kept within the proper temperature range, the need for resampling can significantly impact project timelines and costs.
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Data Integrity: Out-of-hold samples could lead to data that is not representative of the site, ultimately requiring repeat testing to maintain the quality and accuracy of your findings.
Proactive Steps:
As part of your sample collection process, we recommend ensuring that you have ample ice and proper cooling methods in place to keep your samples within the required hold temperatures. Taking these precautions will help prevent potential delays, additional costs, and most importantly, maintain the high-quality data that you rely on.
If you have any questions or need further assistance with sample handling and storage, please don’t hesitate to contact our team. We are here to help ensure your samples arrive in optimal condition.
Thank you for choosing Microbial Insights for your testing needs. We look forward to continuing to support your projects with the highest level of service and data quality.
