Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Mast Cell Tryptase Level
Alias or Abbreviation:Tryptase, MAST
Intro:
Indication:Suspected Anaphylaxis and Systemic mastocytosis
Further information:
NOTE: For suspected anaphylaxis 3 samples should be collected:
• 1st Sample to be taken as soon as possible after the reaction
• 2nd Sample to be taken 1-2 hours after reaction
• 3rd Sample to be taken >24 hours after reaction.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Frequency of testing: Twice weekly Target: 4 days
Test Code:MTRY
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ PlasmaComplex Reference Range:<14 μg/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes
EQA Scheme:Yes
Further information:Tryptase requests must have the date and time of reaction and date and time of sample collected in the request.
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
