TRYPTASE SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TRYPT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028904
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028904
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.7 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples
Methods
ImmunoCAP®
Clinical Utilities
This test measures total tryptase (alpha and beta tryptase). Tryptase is the most abundant protein component of human mast cell secretory granules.1,2 Serum levels generally reflect the extent of mast cell activation either by IgE- or non-IgE-mediated mechanisms. Basophils also produce small amounts of tryptase.
CPT Codes
83520
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
