Cystinosis, Cysteine
Whole Blood
UCSD Biochemical Genetics
LAB07742
Monday-Friday
10-14 Days
8 mL Whole Blood
Yellow (ACD), Soultion A
Specimen must arrive at UCSD Biochemical Genetics/Cystine Determination Lab for processing within 24 hours of collection. Please collect and send specimen Monday-Thursday and Friday before 1200 ONLY. UCSD Biochemical Genetics/CDL are closed on the weekends and holidays. Collect a ACD (yellow-top) Soluction A ONLY. After specimen is collected submit to laboratory immediately. Specimen must be refrigerated within 1 HOUR of collection.
Refrigerate-Only
Room Temp: 1 Hour; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
8 mL Whole Blood
8 mL Whole Blood
Specimen must be refrigerated within 1 HOUR of collection. Specimen must arrive at UCSD Biochemical Genetics/Cystine Determination Lab for processing within 24 hours of collection. Please collect and ship Monday-Thursday and Friday before 1200 ONLY. UCSD Biochemical Genetics/CDL are closed on the weekends and holidays. Place sample in a Styrofoam mailer or wrap with other absorbent material and place sample into biohazard bag and seal. Place completed UCSD Biochemical Genetics requisition into outer puch of biohazard bag. IMPORTANT: Must use completely frozen gel packs or wet ice (preferred) to ensure sample stays at refrigerated temperature for transport. DO NOT FREEZE BLOOD. Call Dynamex courier for pick up if route courier has already picked up for the day.
Used to be called Granulocyte intracellular cysteine
UCSD Biochemical Genetics business hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1630. If after 1630 Monday-Friday, call UCSD Biochemical Genetics to see if someone is still there to receive sample delivery. No Authorization required. Ok to draw on inpatients and outpatients.
83789, 88240
11-16-16
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