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2013335
Thrombopoietin (TPO), Serum
THROMBO S
Ordering Recommendation
May be useful in certain research settings. Do not use for routine evaluation of platelet disorders.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-14 days
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83520
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2013336 | Thrombopoietin (TPO), Serum | 43237-7 |
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Aliases
Thrombopoietin (TPO), Serum
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano Inc.
