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Notification Type
Back TRYPTASE | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:E185 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Tryptase | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes:Hemolyzed or postmortem specimens are not acceptable. Samples should be collected between 15 minutes to 3 hours after the event suspected of causing mast cell activation. Separate serum from cells within 3 hours of collection. | |
| Clinical Utility:Tryptase is useful in determining mast cell activation in diseases such as anaphylaxis, mastocytosis, urticaria, and asthma. | |
| CPT Code:83520 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days | |