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Stability limits were determined by comparing percentage deviations against the maximum permissible instability criteria established.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The majority of the evaluated analytes showed acceptable analytical stability for up to 72\u202fh. However, seven analytes remained stable for only up to 48\u202fh (albumin, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, free prostatic specific-antigen, gamma-glutamyl transferase, potassium and total protein). Ten analytes showed reduced stability, remaining reliable for only 24\u202fh (chloride, folate, parathyroid hormone, triglycerides and vitamin B12) or less (alanine aminotransferase, alpha-amylase, inorganic phosphate, troponin and uric acid).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Refrigerated storage at 4\u20138\u202f\u00b0C ensures the analytical stability of 38 out of 54 biochemical analytes for up to 72\u202fh, validation that safely covers typical weekend operational delays and requests for add-on testing. 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