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Traumatic Brain Injury i-STAT TBI i-STAT
Synonyms |
TBI, ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) |
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Traumatic Brain Injury i-STAT |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
This test is used in conjunction with other clinical information to aid in evaluating patients 18 years of age or older with suspected mild traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score 13-15). The test provides quantitative measurements of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) in whole blood, as well as a qualitative TBI interpretation. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
1 mL Whole Blood (min 0.5 mL) |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
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Transport Instructions |
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Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
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Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratories |
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CPT |
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PDM |
251099 |
Result Interpretation |
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