The following forms are available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view/print these forms.

Sample Submission form effective Jan 1, 2009 Sample Submission Instructions Instructions for submission of pyruvate samples Instructions for taking a muscle biopsy [html] USDA Guidelines for Importation #1102 [html]

If you prefer forms in Word document format, you might find it more convenient to click on the form links below to view/print the desired form.

• Sample Submission form effective Jan 1, 2009
• Sample Submission Instructions
• Instructions for submission of pyruvate samples

Turnaround time:
Generally 5-7 working days from receipt of the sample. Turnaround time varies from 5-21 days depending on the requested test (see sample submissions form) and does not include the time necessary for shipping.

Test Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of a test request must be must be made within 24 hours of receipt of sample and before specimen testing has started. We regret that a cancellation request received after testing has started or after the test result has been reported cannot be honored.

Adding a Test on the Same Speciman:
Provided that an adequate quantity of a specimen is available, additional tests may be requested on a specimen within one month of specimen receipt. Each additional request will be billed to the appropriate party.  Any additions to samples submitted via Antech, Idexx, or other reference laboratory must be made by the submitting laboratory.

Cancelling or Revising a Test Request:
Please complete the Test Cancellation Request Form (.pdf) and submit to the laboratory via email (musclelab@ucsd.edu) or fax (858-534-0391).  If you have any questions, please contact the Comparative Neuromuscular Laboratory at 858-534-1537. After 24 hours, requests for cancellation will be handled on a case-by-case basis.