TRYPTASE

Test Code: E185Specimen 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: 83520Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days
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