Transforming Growth Factor (TGF) Beta, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | TGFBSM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6830 | Order Name: | Transforming Growth Factor Beta, Serum |
| Synonyms: | TGF; TGF-Beta 1; TGF Beta 1; TGF-b1 | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83520 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimen are sent to the reference laboratory Sun-Sat; testing is performed on Mondays; results are reported within 2-9 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, severely hemolyzed, heat-inactivated or grossly lipemic specimens. Refrigerated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Freeze immediately at ≤20°C. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 30 minutes at room temperature; 60 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3005865 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 16542-50426 pg/mL |
| Use: | Results are intended for research purposes or in attempts to understand the pathophysiology of unusual immune or inflammatory disorders. |
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