EPOTN
EPO (Erythropoietin)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3483
Synonyms:
Epogen
EPO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Morning collection, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. is preferred due to diurnal variation
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
CPT Codes:
82668 - Erythropoietin EPO (EAP 30021199)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Immunoenzymatic Assay