- 91338
Tryptase
Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Stability
Ambient: 2 Day(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 83520
Components
- 91338 - TRYPTASE
Last Updated: October 14, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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