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Neuromuscular Biomarker Testing

Important Note

The biomarker must be selected upon order placement.

Additional Codes

LAB10533

Performing Laboratory

WU Neuromuscular Lab

Methodology

ELISA

Specimen Requirements

BLOOD

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:  2 full plain red tops

Specimen Volume: 2 to 3 ml of serum

CSF

Specimen Type: CSF

Container/Tube:  Sterile container or CSF Tube

Specimen Volume: 2 to 3 ml

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient, refrigerated or frozen

MBMC Sendout Information

Send aliquot to BJH central receiving with Packing list

Reference Lab Information

 Other shipping information
    ·     Store: Serum in a refrigerator until sending.
    ·     Temperature: Specimen can be sent from ambient temperature to frozen via courier.
    ·     Specimen should be sent with Beaker order/packing list
              Backup if needed:  A requisition form for each patient.
    ·     THE LABORATORY IS NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS
            We do not accept Saturday delivery
            Store sample in refrigerator over the weekend. Send on Monday.
    ·     Call 314-362-2406 for additional information.