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Additional Codes
Thymidine
Clinical System Name
Thymidine Determination
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin Tube
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Separate as soon as possible. Send 2.0 mL of plasma (Min. 1.0 mL). Store the specimen in the CPA -20 C freezer, Send Outs rack. Specimen may be stored frozen for up to 7 days.
Off-site Collection: Separate as soon as possible. Send 2.0 mL of plasma (Min. 1.0 mL). Store the specimen frozen at -20 C. Ship frozen plasma to SCH Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Room Temp |
Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | 7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | 15 d |
Performing Laboratory
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor Genetics Laboratories
2450 Holcombe - Grand Blvd Dock
Houston, TX 77021-2024
Phone: (800) 411-4363
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83789
Methodology
Method: Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Normal Range: < 700 nM
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Thymidine Determination - Plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 4330 |
| Instructions: |
Ship on dry ice via FedEx Priority Overnight. Saturday deliveries are accepted. |