Tryptase


Test Information

Test Name

Tryptase

Synonyms

Mast Cell Tryptase

Price

$160.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week


Collection Information

Preparation

  • Two samples should be collected; one sampled between 15 mins and 3 hours post anaphylactic reaction, and one 24 hours post anaphylactic reaction.
  • Specimens taken outside this time frame may give misleadingly low results.
  • Separate and keep refrigerated.

Processing Information

Registration Code

TRYP

Alternative Specimen

Plain tube; EDTA; Heparin


Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website