Orderable Name IL5P Interleukin 5, Plasma
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 the 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.
5. Specimens received at ambient temperature will be canceled.
Useful For
Evaluation of patients with disorders known to be associated with hypereosinophilia
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days | |
Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
≤1.0 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysCPT Code Information
83520