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Test ID FECP Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

Method Name

Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay (UNICAP)

Reporting Name

Eosinophil Cationic Protein

Specimen Type

Serum Red

Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Red Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

2 – 10 mcg/L

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday through Friday

Report Available

1 - 8 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

Test Classification

This test was performed using a kit that has not been approved or cleared by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

CPT Code Information

83520

NY State Approved

Yes