Sending samples to laboratories
Please do not arrange blood draws between 17th December 2025 — 06 January 2026
FINAL DAY FOR SHIPPING TO LABORATORIES:
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
New Year: Blood samples for the Autoimmune Brain Panel may be frozen over the holiday period, and shipped from Monday, 06 January 2025.
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Serum (blood draw): 17 December 2025
Capillary (fingerprick): No restrictions
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
If in doubt please check with us before organising blood draws and check the expiry date on your Waybill
Please also be aware of DHL operating schedules and service adjustments.
Helpline opening hours
AONM Office/Helpline +44 (0) 3331 210 305
Wednesday, 24 December 10:00–14:00
Thursday, 25 December CLOSED
Friday, 26 December CLOSED
Monday, 29 December 10:00–12:00
Tuesday, 30 December 10:00–12:00
Wednesday, 31 December 10:00–12:00
Thursday, 01 January CLOSED
Friday 02 January 10:00–12:00
Emails will be monitored every few days.
For urgent enquiries please write URGENT in the subject line.
Normal service* will resume in the New Year