NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - NUlirt batch list of NPHL Test Request Form (completed in its entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at 402-559-2440 or toll free at 800-334-0459 for further clarification.
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| Test: |
Tetramine, Urine (TETRA)
- For emergency Response/Chemical Terrorism only
- Contact NPHL emergency pager before sending specimen 402-888-5588
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| Method: |
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry GC-MS |
| Availability: |
- Emergency response only
- Reported within 24 hours of receipt
|
| Specimen: |
Urine |
| Collection Device: |
- Standard urine cup
- Collect random urine as soon as possible after an exposure incident
|
| Volume: |
Minimum: 1.2 mL |
| Storage/Transport: |
- Freeze immediately
- Transport on dry ice
|
| Unacceptable: |
- Low volume (<1.2 mL)
- Inappropriate storage temperature
- Visable blood in sample
- Damaged collection containers
|
| Specimen Stability: |
Stable up to 2 years at -70° C |
| Reference Interval: |
Tetramine is not normally found in humans |
| Comments: |
Contact NPHL emergency pager before sending specimen 402-888-5588 |
| Revised: |
10/24/2025 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at 402-559-2440 or toll free at 800-334-0459.
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