ATTACHMENT 20 SALIVA PROCESSING PROTOCOL
Measurement of Maternal Life Experience Study
Saliva Processing Protocol
Saliva Processing Instructions:
Follow Universal precautions when handling samples
Affix aliquot labels to 2.0ml cryovials.
Spin saliva tubes at 2000g (3100 rpm) for 15 minutes.
Remove salivette from inside tube and discard.
Transfer 1.5ml of saliva (or whatever amount was collected) into a 2.0ml cryovial, DO NOT OVER FILL, expansion room is needed when freezing sample. Cap vial with clear cryovial cap.
Log all collected samples onto the MOM-le Study Saliva Specimen Log.
Specimen volumes less than 500ul must be documented on the Saliva Specimen Log.
Saliva Tubes Storage Instructions:
Label the cardboard box on the OUTSIDE with the study code and box #.
Store aliquots at -80ᵒC or -70ᵒC and place in cardboard storage box.
Saliva Tubes Shipping Instructions:
At the end of the study, send full saliva sample boxes on dry ice with copies of Saliva Specimen Log to:
Dr. Frank Zaldivar
101 The City Drive South, BLDG 55-334
Orange, CA 92868
p: 714.456.8248
f: 714.456.3417
***Please contact Dr. Zaldivar in advance to arrange shipping
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| Author | Kristina Nelson |
| File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
| File Created | 2021-01-30 |