TRYPTASE | |
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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 |