Researchers FAQ

We adhere to the rules established by governing bodies that dictate how much blood a donor can provide within a 6-week period. Often donors can provide 180 mL of whole blood, but certain conditions limit the amount of blood to as low as 60 mL.

Yes! We have different buffers and tubes to choose from including RNApax and DNApax tubes. We can also source the specific material outlined during the study design for your project.

Once your study is initiated, you will have a dedicated project manager to serve as your point of contact throughout the project.

Although each study is unique, clients typically receive the first samples 30 days after the study kick-off meeting.

You will have access to Sanguine’s Researcher Portal which will provide you real-time information on donor recruitment, sample collection, and delivery.

Samples are shipped ambient, on ice packs, or dry ice depending on your preference and the sample stability. Samples are shipped the same day of collection either to you or to our lab for further processing or storage. We do have same-day delivery available in certain metropolitan areas.

Contact your dedicated project manager immediately to determine next steps.

Absolutely! We have a comprehensive suite of lab services including infectious disease testing, HLA-typing, and cytokine quantification.

Almost immediately post collection. Our phlebotomists bring a centrifuge with them for collection. Once the whole blood is collected, the plasma can be immediately centrifuged by gradient separation. For serum collection, the centrifugation happens 30-45 minutes after collection to allow the blood to clot.