Laboratory Medicine
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Tryptase Activity
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier (EDTA is NOT ACCEPTABLE)
| Test | Tryptase Activity |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | TRY |
| Profile | NA |
| Clinical Indication | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Specimen Type | Investigation of anaphylactic reactions and mastocytosis. |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Minimum Volume | Serum |
| Special Precautions | 0.5mL |
| Stability | Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection. Samples are stable for 8 hours from collection. For confirmation of an anaphylactic reaction samples should be collected at 1 hour, 3 hours and 24 hours post reaction. |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | 2-14 ug/L |
| Limitations | |
