how long do you keep the retained half of the sample
#lab-requests 2026-05-18
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Highlights from this day
- cold_pack_carla — is there a preferred lab for quantity specifically 18:25
- gorse_gains — submissions go out blinded. the lab gets a code, not a supplier name. that removes one variable, it is not distrust 18:27
- meal_prep_mick — whats the failure rate on samples actually arriving 18:48
- meal_prep_mick — we have never had a lab mix up a sample. we have had members mix up their own labelling twice 18:50
a code and a lot number on the syringe in permanent marker. that is the whole labelling requirement
is there a submission going out this month and can i get in on it
is there a preferred lab for quantity specifically
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submissions go out blinded. the lab gets a code, not a supplier name. that removes one variable, it is not distrust
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i coordinate the round, collect the codes, and post every result including the dull ones, your mileage will differ
how many people do we need before the split is worth it
are we blinding this one or does the lab know the source
publish the raw
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is it worth including a reference standard in the batch
what compound should we prioritise for the next round
roughly one sample in 3 rounds has gone missing in transit. budget for it emotionally
i keep half the sample back so there is something to send if the first one goes missing
whats the failure rate on samples actually arriving
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we have never had a lab mix up a sample. we have had members mix up their own labelling twice
code compound submitted status
R-01 semaglutide 2026-02-14 reported
R-02 tirzepatide 2026-02-14 reported
R-03 retatrutide 2026-02-16 in queue
R-04 reference std 2026-02-16 reported