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Test Code FHTGF Human Transforming Growth Factor beta 1 (TGF-b1)


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Platelet-free Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube.

2. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 1000 x g within 30 minutes of collection. Centrifuge plasma again at 3000 x g for 10 minutes for complete platelet removal.

3. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze at -20° C or below.

4. Send 1 mL platelet-free plasma frozen in plastic vial.

Additional Information:

For fixed speed centrifuges such as 645e: Within 30 minutes of collection, centrifuge 3 times for 10 minutes at 1600 x g while decanting the plasma each time before the next centrifugation. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze at -20° C or below.


Method Name

ELISA

Reporting Name

Human Transforming Growth Factor b1

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen 14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Specimens with particulate matter or microbial contamination
Specimens outside of listed stability
Samples submitted without two unique identifiers and date of collection		 Reject

Reference Values

0-22,062 pg/mL

Day(s) Performed

Varies, 2 days per week

Report Available

6 to 14 days

Test Classification

The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by BioAgilytix Diagnostics. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. BioAgilytix Diagnostics is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.

CPT Code Information

83520

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHTGF Human Transforming Growth Factor b1 Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z6269 TGF-b1 Not Provided