Laboratory Services
Tryptase
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| Test Description |
Tryptase
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| Synonym(s) |
TRYPT, RTRYPT, UOW3219 |
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| Test ID |
TRYPT
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| General Information |
Useful for assessing mast cell activation (which may occur as a result of anaphylaxis or allergen challenge or anaphylactoid reactions) and for assessing patients with systemic mastocytosis or mast cell activation syndrome. |
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| Container Type |
3 mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1.5mL serum |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
GREEN TOP, PST, LAVENDER TOP tube |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Samples are stable at 2-8 deg C for 1 week. Controlled room temperature shipping is also acceptable. However for longer term stability, freezing samples at -20 deg C is recommended. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.25mL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days |
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| Methodology |
Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
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| Estimated TAT |
1-5 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83520 |
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| Reference Range |
0-12 ng/mL |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
N |
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| Performing Lab |
University of Washington |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
21582-2 |
