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Thymidine Determination - Plasma | ||
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Test Information: | This test provides quantitative analysis of Thymidine in Plasma. This test is useful for evaluation of patients suspected of MNGIE Disease. |
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Test Details | ||
Test Code: | 4330 | |
Special Notes: | Results from this test are not useful for Carrier Testing. Please note, carriers may have Thymidine levels in the normal range. | |
Technical Information | ||
Methodology: | Tandem Mass Spectroscopy | |
Gene Name: | TYMP (ECGF1) | |
Protein Name: | Thymidine phosphorylase | |
Test Type: | Analyte Analysis | |
References Values or Ranges: | Normal Range: <700 nM |
Sample & Shipping Information | ||
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Test Requisition: | Biochemical | |
Specimen Type: | Plasma | |
Requirements: | Draw blood in a Sodium Heparin (green-top) tube(s) and separate as soon as possible. Send 1-2 cc of plasma. Store the specimen frozen at -20C. Specimen may be stored frozen for up to 7 days. | |
Shipping Conditions: | Ship frozen on 3-5 lbs of dry ice in an insulated container by overnight courier. |
Turn Around Time: | 15 days | |
Billing Information | ||
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List Price: | *For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call. | |
CPT Codes: | 82542x1, 83789x1 |