Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein (GFAP)
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Clinical Info |
This test is used for the measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in serum. |
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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 |
Volume: 1 mL (0.7 ml Minimum) Serum from Gold top Tube |
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Container |
Gold Top Tube |
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Collection Instructions |
Collect sample in gold top tube. Centrifuge sample and pour off into a plastic pour off tube |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
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Days Performed |
TAT:2-4 Days |
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Performing Laboratories |
Labcorp |
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CPT |
83520 |
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PDM |
265433 |
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Results |
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Workgroup: Chemistry
Procedure Master Number: LAB14868