Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) ECP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

EPIC Order Name

Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

Clinical Info

Monitor inflammation caused by asthma. Optimize corticosteroid treatment in asthmatic patients.

Specimen Type

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube
Specimen1 mL serum ( 0.25 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Specimen Preparation
Collect blood by venipuncture using Gold Top Tube. . Gently invert the tube several times. Do not shake or vortex the tube. Release ECP by clotting for 60-120 minutes at room temperature (20-24° C). Centrifuge at 1000-1300 x g for 10 minutes at room temperature.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

After Separation form Cells
2 Days Room Temperature
5 Dats Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 9 Days (Performed only on Sunday)

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

83520
LOINC Code: 25638-8

PDM

225134

Result Interpretation

Forms