Macromolecular Samples

You must define if your macromolecule sample is a protein, a lipid or a sugar, or something else.  Then you have to complete a Sample Sheet.

When filling in your sample sheet, the more details you provide, the more elements we will have to correctly validate your sample.  Sometimes, we may get in touch with you for more information. 

Here are few tips to help you to correctly complete your Sample Sheet.

• Sample name and/or function is very important and should be clearly stated.

• Micro-organism as source origin: Name AND Strain are mandatory in order to correctly evaluate your sample and to make sure that your sample is, or is not, referenced under a specific regulation in France.   Concerning its hazard group, please refer to the French labour law dating from 2021 and/or links provided here.

• If the sample is recombinant, please state the Name and Strain of the recombination host and also its classification.

• If you intend to use a laser, a supplier's certificate must be sent to the Safety Group.  This certificate indicates the type, class, wavelength and power of the laser, which are mandatory details for the Safety Group.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Sample Sheets MUST BE submitted at least three working days before the experimental session, otherwise the Safety Group can not validate the samples, and cannot edit the SAF.  Moreover, samples not validated by the Safety Group are not allowed on site.  For late submission, please contact the biosafety officer first.

• Whatever the colour of the experiment; Green, Yellow or Red, once you are finished on your beamline, you must call the Experimental Hall Operator (ext.25-25) to inform them of the end of your experimental session on the beamline.

We recommend grouping all samples with the same colour and to pass first on the beamlines the samples with the maximum risk.  Once your RED or YELLOW samples are finished you call the 25-25 to inform the EHO that your samples at risk are done meaning that those remaining are all GREEN samples.