Stability of Hemolytic, Lipemic, and Icteric Indices in Blood Samples Transported by Drone: A Focused Report

This study was conducted as a quality assurance project for the Institute of Clinical Chemistry at Dr. Risch, Buchs, Switzerland. The Ethics Committee Ostschweiz reviewed the study under BASEC-ID Req-2024-01510 and determined that it does not fall within the scope of the Swiss Human Research Act and therefore does not require formal ethics committee approval. This determination was based on the project's designation as a quality assurance initiative rather than a human research study. As per the committee's guidance, data protection and confidentiality were strictly maintained throughout the study, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and institutional requirements.