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

Methodology

Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<17.8 µg/L
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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