SDS-PAGE Collection & Shipping Instructions

Dr. Jessica Hokamp: &nbsp; jhokamp@tamu.edu &nbsp;| 979.845.9192
Dr. Mary Nabity: &nbsp; mnabity@tamu.edu &nbsp;| 979.845.9180
Mary Sanders: &nbsp; mhsanders@tamu.edu &nbsp;| 979.862.1690&nbsp;

Please follow the instructions below for proper sample submission.

Collect 3-5 mL urine (cystocentesis, mid-stream catch, or catheterization).
Transfer whole, unspun urine or supernatant to a collection tube without additives.
- Ensure the lid is sealed to prevent leakage during shipment.
Place the sample in a “Ziplock” bag in case of leakage.

If leftover serum or plasma is provided, these samples will be banked and available for additional biochemical testing if needed for further disease characterization.
A primary goal of the IVRPS is the continued development of minimally invasive diagnostic tests for renal disease.
- Banked serum and plasma will help us develop additional diagnostic tests for renal disease in veterinary patients.
Obtain approximately 2-4 ml of blood in a serum or lithium heparin tube; centrifuge to separate the serum or plasma.
Transfer the centrifuged serum or lithium heparin plasma to a separate tube without additives and ship it with urine samples.

Refrigerate biofluids (urine, serum, plasma) after collection until shipment.
Pack in “Ziploc” bags to separate from paperwork and ship with 2 – 3 ice packs in an insulated shipping container.
Please pack SDS-PAGE samples in a separate bag from any biopsy specimens.
Please ship Monday through Thursday for overnight delivery to reduce sample degradation.
Include the SDS-PAGE Specimen Submission Form (PDF–second page)

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:

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