Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)
Test Code: 004180
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83520 001
Synonym
ECP, Ribonuclease 3
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
NMR lipoprofile serum-separator tube (LabCorp item ID 60360). Other tubes should not be used as they may produce erroneous results.
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Handling
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.
Unacceptable Conditions
Nonserum sample received; non-Greiner tube collected; grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
ImmunoCAP
Stability
Room Temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 004181 | ECP | 25638-8 |
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