| Test CODE | NAME |
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L277
Erythropoietin (EPO)
| Methodology: | Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 5-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Red-top tube OR Gel-barrier tube - 0.5 ml serum
Specimen Preparation: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Ambient/Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 82668 |