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HelpTest Code LAB10412 Erythropoietin (EPO)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
EPO
Collection Requirements
It is recommended that samples be collected at a consistent time of day.
Morning samples taken between 7:30 am and 12:00 noon have been recommended.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
2.6-18.5 mIU/mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
82668
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, do not store in glass tubes.