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Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

Order Code
004180
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Ribonuclease 3

TAT

11 days

Methodology

ImmunoCAP®

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Biomarker of eosinophil activation. Elevated in asthma and allergic inflammation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

NMR lipoprofile Serum-separator tube. Other tubes should not be used as they may produce erroneous results.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Allow the sample to stand for 60 to 120 minutes to release the ECP in the cells prior to centrifugation. Separate the serum after 60 to 120 minutes and transfer to a plastic transport tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 5 days
Refrigerated 14 dyas
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
004180
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Ribonuclease 3

TAT

11 days

Methodology

ImmunoCAP®

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Biomarker of eosinophil activation. Elevated in asthma and allergic inflammation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

NMR lipoprofile Serum-separator tube. Other tubes should not be used as they may produce erroneous results.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Allow the sample to stand for 60 to 120 minutes to release the ECP in the cells prior to centrifugation. Separate the serum after 60 to 120 minutes and transfer to a plastic transport tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 5 days
Refrigerated 14 dyas
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3