TRYPTASE, SERUM
Reporting Title: Tryptase, S
Methodology: Fluoroscence enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #81608
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 0.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL) of serum frozen in plastic vial.
	Reference Values:
		<11.5 ng/mL
		Caution: Tryptase may be undetectable or not elevated in some patients with acute mast cell activation if specimens are drawn > 12 hours after an anaphylactic episode.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday-Friday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3-6 days
	CPT Code:
		83520
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Tryptase
	Cerner Order Name:
		Tryptase

 Last updated 02/08

Last reviewed 12/09