Growth Differentiation Factor 15 GDF15
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Growth Differentiation Factor 15 |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Growth Differentiation Factor 15 |
Clinical Info |
A circulating biomarker in myopathy-related mitochondrial disease as well as other conditions |
Specimen Type |
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Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) Tube |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
28 Days Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Days Performed |
Wednesday and Friday |
Performing Laboratory |
Mayo Medical Laboratories |
CPT |
83520 |
PDM |
235440 |
Result Interpretation3 months* and older: < or =750 pg/mL *This test is not recommended for infants younger than 3 months of age due to the high levels of growth differentiation factor 15 contributed from the placenta during pregnancy. |
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