Test directory: Tryptase

Ordering Code 5514
Test Name Tryptase
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions Samples should be obtained between 15 minutes and 3 hours after the event suspected of causing mast cell activation.
Handling Instructions Separate serum within 3 hours of collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 11 Days
Methodology Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Tryptase ALL See report.