Taurine (UC Davis Amino Acid Lab)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Heparinized plasma - 1 mL or urine - 5 mL |
| Turnaround Time | 2 Weeks |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Green top tube or leak proof container |
| Shipping & Handling | Collect blood in a green top tube, invert 5 times to mix heparin. Immediately centrifuge blood, take off plasma being careful not to disturb the buffy coat; freeze sample. Urine - freeze. Ship frozen on ice packs. Include a completed "Agent for Shipment" form. |