Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor, Body Fluid or CSF
| Epic Code: | LAB6619 | Epic Name: | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Body Fluid of CSF |
| Synonyms: | Cytokines; GCSF; G-CSF; CCSF body fluid; GCSF CSF | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5 working days. | ||
| Compliance: | Commercial kit validated by the testing laboratory, but not FDA approved for diagnostic use. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; stored at room temperature for greater than 6 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: |
If contaminated with red blood cells, centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1000-1500 g (rcf) at room temperature.
Aliquot into two vials with 250 uL per vial. Freeze immediately at ≤20°C (-70°C preferred). Contact Cytokine Lab if there is adequate sample for only one vial.
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| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (UMCytokine) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Body fluids or CSF: Reference range not determined. |
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