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Renal Biopsy Specimen Packing & Submission Checklist

TURNAROUND TIMES

For biopsy samples: 

Primary (innermost) packages 

  • Place the 2 biopsy specimen vials in their provided “Ziploc” bag with absorbent material.
  • Please ensure all caps are tightly closed.
  • Reuse provided absorbent material (or replace with similar material if soiled). 

Secondary package 

  • Place the 2 primary packages into the second, larger “Ziploc” (everything should be “double-bagged”). 

For SDS-PAGE samples (if submitting): 

  • Collection kits will no longer be provided separately from biopsy kits.
  • Please submit whole urine or urine supernatant in a sealed tube without additives.
  • Place the urine in a “Ziploc” bag to contain contents in case of breakage or spillage of the tube. 

For all submissions: 

Outer package—preferably a cardboard box with an internal Styrofoam cooler. 

  • Use 3 to 4 cold packs to keep contents well chilled until delivered. 
  • Put completed submission form(s) and any additional medical records in a separate “Ziploc” bag on top of ice packs/samples. 
  • Seal the outer package with packing tape, ensuring arrows are pointing upward and “Keep Refrigerated” is visible. 
  • Affix the address label and “Biological Substance” label next to the address label. 

Sample submission address: 

Dr. J. Hokamp; Dr. M. Nabity 
IVRPS- TAMU VMTH Clin Path 
Bldg 1085, Room 2020 
College Station, TX 77843-4457
IVRPS@tamu.edu

Please contact one of the following staff members to provide sample tracking information: