Test Details
Mnemonic
GELPE
Ordering Code
3350850
CPT-4 Code(s)
86001
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
< 2.0 μg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
New York DOH Approval Status
No