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HelpTest Code HE4 Human Epididymis Protein 4, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
HE4, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
2 weeksReport Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
Females: ≤140 pmol/L
Males: Not applicable
Useful For
Aiding in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression
This test should not be used as a screening test for ovarian cancer.
CPT Code Information
86305
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HE4 | HE4, S | 55180-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HE4 | HE4, S | 55180-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.