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HelpOrderable Name GMCSF Granulocyte Monocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, Plasma
Ordering Guidance
If this test is ordered with CYPAN / Cytokine Panel, Plasma, this test will be canceled as duplicate and CYPAN performed as ordered.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately after specimen collection, place tube on wet ice.
2. Centrifuge at 4° C, 1500 x g for 10 minutes.
3. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
4. Freeze specimen within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Measuring the concentration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in plasma
Understanding the etiology of chronic inflammatory diseases or infections, when used in conjunction with clinical information and other laboratory testing
Research studies in which an assessment of the GM-CSF response is needed
Method Name
Bead-Based Multiplex Immunoassay
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
<15.0 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysCPT Code Information
83520