Test Details
Mnemonic
HPEP
Ordering Code
3600507
CPT-4 Code(s)
86003, 86005, 86331 x 5, 86606 x 5
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send two 2.5 mL aliquots in screw capped plastic vials.
Minimum Volume
1.6 mL total, 0.8 mL in two aliquots
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severly lipemic specimens.
Stability
After Separation from cells:
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Qualitative Immunodiffusion/Quantitative ImmunoCap® Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes