L280

Test CODE NAME

L280

Tryptase

Methodology: N/A
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Gel-barrier tube (SST) OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube - 0.7 ml serum or plasma.

Specimen Preparation: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer if a plasma to a plastic transport tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability : After separation from cells:  Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * 

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America

CPT Code(s): 83520