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Tryptase Activity
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier (EDTA is NOT ACCEPTABLE)
| Test | Tryptase Activity |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | TRY |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Clinical Indication | Investigation of anaphylactic reactions and mastocytosis. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Special Precautions | Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection. Samples received after 3 hours from collection are not suitable for analysis. For confirmation of an anaphylactic reaction samples should be collected at 1 hour, 3 hours and 24 hours post reaction. |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 392 3414 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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