FIBRO GF
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3275
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
A morning 12 hour fasting sample is recommended but is not required.
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the plasma from the cells within 60 minutes and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 16 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Sample that are grossly lipemic or non-EDTA plasma will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83520 - Fibroblast Growth Fac 23 (EAP 30020918)
Method:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)