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Total Tryptase (New test)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | TRPT |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay |
| Container type | Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Aliquot serum and freeze. Ship frozen to China Basin. |
| Units | ng/mL |
| Normal range | 2-10 ng/mL |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 days, refrigerated 5 days, frozen 1 month. |
| Additional information | Tryptase concentrations are increased with immediate hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis. |
| CPT coding | 83520-90 |
| Last Updated | 1/28/2013 9:52 AM |
| Entry Number | 1526 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667