Logistics
Sample shipment and labeling
Samples to be shipped to Biomcare must be labeled with IDs starting with a letter (e.g. S1, S2, S3, etc.). We provide you with a sample sheet and ask you to fill the sheet with information about the samples and type of sequencing requested.
When samples are collected and sequencing methods selected, Biomcare provide all necessary information for shipment of samples to the sequencing facility and help answer any questions you might have. While we are happy to answer practical questions, organization and payment of transportation is not included in our services.
When your samples arrive at the sequencing facility, they are scanned and registered in the in-house database for safe sample tracking. It is therefore of key importance that you return the above mentioned sample sheet to Biomcare before your samples are shipped. The samples are then processed with DNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing as requested.

Working with Dr. Louise Thingholm and Biomcare on our study of the relationships between iron and the gut microbiome has been a great experience. Louise brought unparalleled expertise in the analysis and interpretation of the microbiome data, guiding us through the complexities along each step.
Her user-friendly visualizations and clear interpretations allowed us to communicate our findings effectively to both scientific audiences and stakeholders. Moreover, her responsiveness and collaborative approach made the whole process seamless, addressing challenges promptly and adapting to the unique needs of our study.
Thanks to her support, we were able to meet project deadlines and significantly enhance the quality of our research. I would work with her again in the future, and highly recommend Biomcare to anyone seeking expert assistance in microbiome data analysis.
Diane M. Dellavalle
PhD, RDN, LDN, Professor of Nutrition
Turnaround time
We generally have a turnaround time in the laboratory of 6-10 weeks depending on project size and type of sequencing selected. However, we cannot guarantee this timeline is met and we recommend you discuss with us at an early stage if your project has a specific deadline. When the raw sequencing data is generated, it is transferred to your project folder on Biomcares server, and we proceed with data evaluation.
Data transfer
A designated project folder will be generated on the Biomcare server when data or results are available. Customers receive an email with login information and a guide to download the data using secure FTP.
If Biomcare is to process already generated data, we will generate the folder and ask you to transfer the data to the designated raw data folder.
Biomcare main office
Inge Lehmanns gade 11,
8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

We used BiomCare to analyse faecal samples collected in a project assessing the role of diet in the development of the infant gut microbiota in Peru.
We felt supported throughout the project by BiomCare, with Louise and the team going above and beyond to assist with any queries. We were provided with regular updates on the status of our analysis and all communications were clear and timely.
The data was presented within accessible reports, making the results easy to interpret. We would strongly recommend BiomCare for any microbiome analysis.
Megan Stanley
PhD students, Loughborough University, UK