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Test Code LABFGFB     Transforming Growth Factor beta1, Serum

Additional Codes

TEST Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic ARUP Test ID
    Transforming Growth Factor beta1, Serum LABTGFB TGFB SER 3005865

 

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Specimen Requirements

Collect    
Serum separator tube or plain red.

Specimen Preparation    
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min 0.3 mL)

 

Unacceptable Conditions    
Contaminated, severely hemolyzed, heat-inactivated or grossly lipemic specimens.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Storage/Transport Temperature    
CRITICAL FROZEN. Freeze immediately at <-20 C. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday

Reported:  1-8 days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT:  83520

Component Test Code*    Component Chart Name                              LOINC
           3005866              Transforming Growth Factor beta1, Serum       49853-5

Reference Values

16542-50426 pg/mL

Interpretive Data:
Results are intended for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of unusual immune or inflammatory disorders.