Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase
| Abbrev Code: | TRAP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5657 | Order Name: | Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase |
| Synonyms: | Gaucher Biomarker; TRAP; TRAP Activity | ||
| Methodology: | Enzymatic assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84060 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 7-14 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Time and temperature-sensitive; please collect and ship specimen on the same day. Specimens must be received within 4 days of collection. In warm weather, please ship on ice packs. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container or sample greater than 4 days old. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at frozen temperature within 24 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Integrated Genetics New Mexico) |
| Referral Lab number: | 373 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Monitoring the treatment of Gaucher's disease. |
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