Mast cell tryptase

EPIC

Tryptase

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Raised after anaphylaxis. Samples must be taken at the time of the reaction, at 4-6 hours and 24 hours to allow interpretation. Include time of reaction and samples on form

Specimen requirement

1ml serum / serum gel

Dispatch and handling instructions

Sent to Royal London. Samples must be taken at the time of the reaction, at 4-6 hours and 24 hours to allow interpretation. Include time of reaction and samples on form

Turnaround time

21 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Sent to referral laboratory