Ordering Recommendation
May be useful in certain research settings, Do not use for routine evaluation of platelet disorders.
Mnemonic
THROMBO S
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-40 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
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
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83520
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013336 | Thrombopoietin (TPO), Serum |
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Aliases
Thrombopoietin (TPO), Serum
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano Inc.