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Nucleotides - Erythrocyte

Source Blood
 
Mnemonic BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: Nucleotides RBC
 
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL dark green top heparin tube, NOT PST 

Minimum 3 mL whole blood

Samples should be collected at ACH with immediate notification of the ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab (403-955-7379) for sample pick-up.

Should collection be required at a site other than ACH, contact the ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab (403-955-7379) BEFORE sample collection for instructions on how to properly prepare the sample.
   

Specimen Handling Do NOT centrifuge; send whole blood

Do NOT refrigerate or freeze; send at room temperature.

Sample MUST arrive before 14:00.
 
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.

Metabolites reported: CMP, NAD, AMP, UMP, IMP, GMP, UDP-hexose, XMP, CDP, ADP, GDP, UTP, CTP, ATP, dATP, GTP, ATP/ADP ratio, ATP/GTP ratio.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Bimonthly
 
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval Provided on test report.