Tryptase

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB827
  • Soft Test Code:
  • TRYP
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 34484
Clinical Significance

Tryptase concentrations are increased with immediate hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen (transport)


Collection Instructions

Samples should be obtained between 15 minutes and 3 hours after the event suspected of causing mast cell activation. 

Separate serum from cells within 3 hours of collection.


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<11 ng/mL


Methodology:
  • Fluorimetric Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (FEIA)
Clinical Significance

Tryptase concentrations are increased with immediate hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis), acute allergen challenge, and mastocytosis.


Production Schedule

Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 3 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00917153


CPT Coding

83520