Eosinophil Cationic Protein

Specimen:

Test Code

YEOCP

Specimen Name

Eosinophil Cationic Protein

Collect

1-SST

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Frozen

Special Handling

Collect blood by venipuncture using Serum separator tube (SST). Gently invert the tube several times. Do not shake or vortex the tube. Release ECP by clotting for 60-120 minutes at room temperature (20-24°C). Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for 10 minutes at room temperature. Transfer 1ml of serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Rejection Criteria

Plasma, hemolyzed, lipemic and icteric serum cannot be used.

Stability

Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 5 days; Frozen 30 days

Methodology

Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Sunday

Reported

3-12 days

CPT Codes

  • 83520

Components

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Additional Information

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