Matrix Metalloproteinase-9
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Clinical Info |
MMP-9 is a marker of inflammation, tissue remodeling, wound healing, and mobilization of tissue-bound growth factors and cytokines. Its expression correlates with abnormal collagen deposition accompanying pancreatic cancer, with lymph node metastasis in breast cancer and with regional vessel invasion by giant cell tumor or bone. MMP-9 contributes to the pathogenesis of numerous clinical disease states, including rheumatic arthritis, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and cancer. |
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Specimen Sources |
Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous |
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Specimen Types |
Blood |
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Specimen Volume |
1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min) |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube |
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Transport Instructions |
Frozen serum. |
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Specimen Stability |
Stable at room Temperature 30 minutes.- MUST FREEZE |
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Methodology |
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
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Performing Laboratories |
LabCorp |
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CPT |
83520 |
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PDM |
1759239 |
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Results |
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Result Interpretation
0−983 ng/mL
Results for this test are for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure. |
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