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Tryptase

Test Code
004280


Alias/See Also
Mast Cell Tryptase


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
Serum OR plasma


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE: This volume does not allow for repeat testing)


Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.


Transport Container
Gel-barrier, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 3 days; Refrigerate/Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples


Methodology
ImmunoCAP

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1st shift




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.