Tryptase TRYPT

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Tryptase, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Tryptase, Serum

Clinical Info

This test measures total tryptase (alpha and beta tryptase). It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of patients with a suspicion of systemic mastocytosis in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold top tube or Lavender top tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube or Lavender top tube
Specimen: 0.7 mL serum or plasma ( 0.5 mL min)
Rejected: Gross Hemolysis; Lipemic samples

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated or Frozen

Methodology

ImmunoCAP®

Days Performed

TAT: 3-5 Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Core Lab

CPT

83520
 
LOINC Code:  21582-2

PDM

5913930

Result Interpretation

<= 8.2  ug/L

Forms

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