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Erythropoietin
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | ERP | ||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | Immunoassay | ||||||
| Container type | Gold top or Red top | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Gross hemolysis | ||||||
| Processing notes | Centrifuge clotted sample and freeze serum at -20C. Order Quest Nichols test # 427. | ||||||
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Gross hemolysis | ||||||
| Units | mIU/mL | ||||||
| Normal range | Pediatric:
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| Synonyms | Epo; EPO | ||||||
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen at -20C 2 months | ||||||
| Turn around times | Test performed 3x per week. Turnaround time: 2-5 days. | ||||||
| Additional information | The Erythropoietin reference range is based on individuals with normal hemoglobin and hematocrit values. | ||||||
| CPT coding | 82668-90 | ||||||
| LOINC code | 15061-5 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 11/20/2010 11:23 AM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 348 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667