TRYPTASE
Tryptase
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3272
Synonyms:
Mast Cell Tryptase
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube, green top (heparin) tube, or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
0.7 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
2. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
3. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days (Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x3)
Room temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83520 - Tryptase (EAP 30020914)
Method:
ImmunoCAP
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges