Ethically approved, self-collected samples obtained by donors in their own homes. Samples are collected using a menstrual cup and transferred into a blood collection tube containing anticoagulant. The entire process is fully customisable, from collection through to delivery.
Pooling: Individual donor
Filtration: Not filtrated
Donor demographics: Age, Ethnicity, Sex. Further demographics available upon request
Anticoagulant: Dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (K2-EDTA), Sodium heparin
Available volumes : Available volumes: Typical collection volumes of approximately 10 mL (volumes would vary depending on protocol and donor)
Product Format: Menstrual blood is collected into blood collection tubes with anticoagulant.
No BBV testing is conducted on fresh samples, therefore, this product should be treated as potentially infectious. Ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols are followed when handling this product.
- For short-term storage, maintain at 2–8 °C immediately after collection.
- Avoid freezing prior to processing.
- Process within 24 hours of collection to maintain cell viability. (Delayed processing may reduce recovery of viable stromal or stem cell populations.)
Note: Viability and cellular composition may be affected by transport duration and downstream handling conditions.
Suitable for research involving endometrial and immune cell populations. Common uses include isolation of menstrual blood-derived stromal/stem cells, reproductive biology research, immune profiling, molecular analyses, and cell culture studies investigating regenerative and inflammatory pathways. For research use only. Not intended for clinical or diagnostic procedures.
Fresh Biospecimens – General Considerations
Handling:
Fresh samples should be maintained at 2–8 °C and processed as soon as possible upon receipt.
Limitations:
Fresh biospecimens are sensitive to transport and handling conditions. Variations in processing time, temperature exposure, and downstream handling may affect cell viability, cellular composition, and molecular integrity.