Sample Submission Form and Instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In light of the declaration of a National Emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Comparative Neuromuscular Laboratory is taking measures to balance the need to protect the health of laboratory personnel while attempting to continue laboratory operations to the extent possible. During this time, the turnaround time for testing and response time to emails and voicemails may be longer than under normal operations. We ask for your patience and understanding during this time and should you have questions or concerns, please email our laboratory at musclelab@ucsd.edu.

Sample form and instructions effective January 2024

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 Cancelation Policy

Cancellation of a test request 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 Specimen

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.