4  Data collection period

DO NOT BEGIN DATA COLLECTION FOR MB5 UNTIL PROJECT LEADS GIVE YOUR LAB A “GREEN-LIGHT”!!

MB5 data collection is scheduled to run between the following dates:

Start Date: 2026-06-01 (Approx.)

End Date: 2027-06-31 (Approx.)

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It is essential that all participating labs do their best to collect data prior to the end date. However, we understand that there may be disruptions to data collection for various reasons.

If you are having trouble meeting this deadline, please alert the Project Leads (mb5@manybabies.org) as soon as possible to discuss options.

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Labs may join MB5 data collection any time during the data collection period, provided they:

• commit to completing data collection by the specified end date, AND
• obtain a formal “Green Light” for testing from the Project Leads (see Chapter 6)