S100A8/A9 Protein
| Abbrev Code: | S100A8 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8236 | Order Name: | S100A8/A9 Protein |
| Synonyms: | MRP8/14; Myeloid Related Protein 8/14; Calprotectin | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83520 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis; stored at room temperature >2 hours. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1000-1500 g (rcf) at room temperature. Aliquot 2 tubes with 0.7 mL; 0.25 mL minimum per aliquot per patient sample. Contact Cytokine Lab if there is adequate sample for only one vial. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (UMCytokine) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 99.4 - 1427 ng/mL |
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