Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to identify eosinophil involvement/eosinophil-related inflammation by staining for the eosinophil granule core protein, major basic protein 1 (eMBP1), and/or the eosinophil granule matrix protein, eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN) in order to detect cellular localization and extracellular deposition.
Eosinophil granule proteins are toxic to tissues and cells and may be pathogenic in disease but may not be recognized when deposited outside of morphologically-identifiable intact eosinophils.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
EGMBP TIS
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Immunofluorescence/Affinity Chromatography
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Varies
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-3 weeks
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Tissue.
Specimen Preparation
Transport tissue (optimal 3-8 mm) in Michel's medium (ARUP supply #45462) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect or call ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 mm). Also acceptable: Zeus tissue fixative, flash frozen fresh tissue, formalin fixed tissue, or formalin fixed and paraffin embedded tissue. Transport in formalin, tissue block, or slides with two 5-micron sections per slide in serial order and numbered. (Min: 8 slides).
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Not Applicable
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.