ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Tryptase : 0099173

Mnemonic: TRYPT

Methodology: Fluorescence Immunoassay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:   Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Stability:  Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
0.4-10.9 µg/L
Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: This assay measures total tryptase and does not distinguish between the alpha and beta protein types. Samples should preferably be collected between 15 minutes and three hours after the suspected event causing mast cell activation.
CPT Code(s): 83520
 
 

 

 

 
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