Test Code EDN Eosinophil Derived Neurotoxin, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 12 hours of collection. Serum cannot sit on either gel or cells for longer than 12 hours.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
If serum is on cell pellet or gel for >12 hours | Reject |
Reference Values
<70 mcg/L: Normal
70-99 mcg/L: Borderline
≥100 mcg/L: Elevated
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
2 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
83520