Tryptase

What it measures

• TryptaseLOINC 21582-2

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Refrigerated (cold-packs)

Samples should be obtained between 15 minutes and 3 hours after the event suspected of causing mast cell activation. When sample is drawn, separate serum from cells within 3 hours of collection.

Turnaround

Set up: Tues (a.m.); Report available: 8 days

Billing

CPT 83520