Test Details
Mnemonic
EOSCP
Ordering Code
3619710
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Gently invert the tube several times. Do not shake or vortex the tube. Release ECP by clotting for 60 - 120 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge at 1000 - 1300 x g for 10 minutes at room temperature. Remove serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Plasma, hemolysis, lipemic or icteric serum
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
<17.8 µg/L
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes