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Tryptase, Serum 34484
Test CodeTRYPT
Alias/See Also
TRYPT
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL frozen serum, received spun
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Samples should obtain between 15m-3hrs after mast cell event
Transport Container
RED
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
<11.0 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Tryptase concentrations are increased with immediate hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153