Test ID: FMNM    
Monoamine Neurotransmitter Metabolites/Amines

REQUIRED:

       1.      Baylor collection kit (MML Supply T612) required.

Each collection kit contains 5 microcentrifuge tubes

in a cardboard holder. Tube #3 contains antioxidants

necessary to protect the same integrity. One set of tubes

is required per patient.

2. Baylor request form and collection protocol.
3. Collection date
4. Date of birth
5. Current medications and relevant history

COLLECTION PROTOCOL

1)      CSF should be collected from the first drop into the tubes in

the numbered order. Fill each tube to the marked line with

the required volumes.

Tube 1:  0.5 mL

Tube 2:  0.5 mL

Tube 3:  1.0 mL (contains antioxidants necessary to protect

                                 the sample integrity)

Tube 4:  1.0 mL

Tube 5:  0.5 mL

- If samples not blood contaminated should be placed on dry

  ice at bedside

- If samples are blood contaminated, the tubes should immediately

  be centrifuged (prior to freezing) and the clear CSF transferred to

  new similarly labeled tubes, then frozen.

-Store samples at -80 until they can be shipped. 

2)       Complete Baylor Neuropharmacology request form. Include

test required, sample date, date of birth, current medications

and relevant history.

3)       Label tubes with patient name and ID number, leaving the tube

number viewable.

4)       Place samples inside a specimen transport bag and the Baylor

request forms inside the pouch of the transport bag.

        5)    Ship samples frozen on dry ice.