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Eosinophil Cationic Protein : 0050232

Mnemonic: ECP

Methodology:	Quantitative Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed:	Varies
Reported:	5-14 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation: Collect a FULL serum separator tube of blood. Invert 5 times. Let clot 60 to 120 minutes at room temperature. Centrifuge at 1000 to 1300 g for 10 minutes. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable Conditions: Thawed specimens. Plasma and hemolyzed serum. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval: By report
CPT Code(s):	86849
Cross References:	ECP (Eosinophil Cationic Protein), Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) (Eosinophil Cationic Protein)

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