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Test Code LAB1234724 Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

Important Note

ARUP's Test Code: 3000537

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

Specimen Required

Collect blood by venipuncture using Yellow (Gold) top tube (SST) Gently invert the tube several times. Do not shake or vortex the tube. Release ECP by clotting for 60-120 minutes at room temperature (20-24° C). Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for 10 minutes at room temperature. Transfer 1ml of serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.25 mL)

Specimen Stability Information

Transport: Frozen, Also acceptable; Refrigerated

 

Stability after separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours, Refrigerated: 5 Days, Frozen: 30 Days

Reject Due To

Plasma, hemolyzed, lipemic and icteric serum cannot be used.

Day(s) Performed

Performed: Sun

 

Reported: 1-8 days

Method Name

Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay

CPT Code Information

83520

Interpretation

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

LOINC Code Information

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000538 Eosinophil Cationic Protein 25638-8

* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds