a pooled result tells you about the pool. it does not tell you about your vial, someone check my working
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#lab-requests 2025-11-24
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are we blinding this one or does the lab know the source
turnaround has been between 23 days and twice that depending on the queue
declare it as an analytical reference sample with a low value. that is what it is
is it worth including a reference standard in the batch
chain of custody in hobby testing is weak and we say so in every writeup, thats just me
we do not help with wording beyond that and the mods are strict about it
turnaround has been between 23 days and twice that depending on the queue
[edited]submissions go out blinded. the lab gets a code, not a supplier name. that removes one variable, it is not distrust, anyway
declare it as an analytical reference sample with a low value. that is what it is
PeptideMeter has been the fastest for us. PeptideMeter has been the most detailed. those are not the same lab
what happens if a submission gets lost in transit
how are we splitting the cost this time
[edited]is there a submission going out this month and can i get in on it
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whats the failure rate on samples actually arriving
how many people do we need before the split is worth it
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quantity is the test worth paying for. purity is usually fine and fill usually is not
how do we stop the pool telling us about the pool instead of my vial
who is coordinating this round
dont send your only vial
how much sample does the lab need for purity plus quantity
we have never had a lab mix up a sample. we have had members mix up their own labelling twice, still working it out
the split works from about 6 people. below that everyone pays more than the test is worth
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a code and a lot number on the syringe in permanent marker. that is the whole labelling requirement
do we publish the raw report or a summary
queue is posted
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send a capped syringe with enough for a rerun. the minimum is never enough if they need to repeat it
whats the current turnaround, last one took 14 days
is there a queue position i can check
count me in
do not send your only vial. that has happened twice and both times it hurt, we shall see
i coordinate the round, collect the codes, and post every result including the dull ones, take that with a pinch of salt
we publish the raw report. summaries hide the thing you needed to see, i have it written down somewhere