As part of ConcePTION WP4, D4.1, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample handling of breast milk, serum and plasma were collected from the project partners and compared with specifications from the state-of-the-art literature.
Particular attention was paid to preliminary investigation processes, which have an influence on the sample quality and have a decisive influence on the subsequent laboratory analysis. Workflows like collection, specimen processing steps, processing times, storage temperature, freeze-thaw cycles were assessed and a first version of a harmonised procedure for breastmilk collection was developed.
The open structure of the standardisation process (regular TC with the project partners, all documents and literature are online available at the members area for the ConcePTION consortium) enables transparency for all involved or interested partners. With regular meetings, an open discussion culture was cultivated with the project partners. All created documents and meeting minutes are available in the member area of ConcePTION
This deliverable’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample handling of breast milk, serum, and plasma were collected from the project partners and compared with specifications from the state-of-the-art literature.
