EPOTN
EPO (Erythropoietin)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3483
Synonyms:
Epogen
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
CPT Codes:
82668 - Erythropoietin EPO (EAP 30021199)
Method:
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)