Test Overview
<0.2 nmol half cystine/ mg protein
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen MUST be received by lab within 1 day of collection.
Test Details
5 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect Mon - Thurs before 4pm. If drawn at an offsite lab, please call sendouts to confirm it will make it here before our Fed Ex pick up. It MUST be in Specimen processing by 500pm to make the pick up. It may require calling a stat courier, but ONLY if it can be transported here by 5 pm.
Collect specimen in ACD solution A tube. Refrigerate within an hour of collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated. Draw Mon- Thurs only before 4 pm
If drawn at an offsite lab, please call sendouts to confirm it will make it here before our Fed Ex pick up. It MUST be in Specimen processing by 500pm to make the pick up. It may require calling a stat courier, but ONLY if it can be transported here by 5 pm.
Must be received by UCSD the day after collection. If drawn at an offsite lab, please call sendouts to confirm it will make it here before our Fed Ex pick up. It MUST be in Specimen processing by 500pm to make the pick up. It may require calling a stat courier, but ONLY if it can be transported here by 5 pm.
Additional Information
Test performed by: UCSD Cystine Detemination Unit Biochemical Genetics Laboratory