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 Recent changes for Tryptase

Recent changes for Tryptase

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
17th September 2024
Assay name

Mast Cell - Tryptase

Tryptase

Alternative names

Tryptase

Mast Cell Tryptase

Volume (Adults)

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

Stable 48 hours refrigerated,  transport frozen if unable to ensure delivery of sample to the Alfred within 48 hours of collection. .

Separate serum and store frozen - 20 degrees.

Processing Instructions

Spin, separate and freeze serum if unable to ensure delivery of sample to the Alfred within 48 hours of collection. .

Spin, separate and freeze serum

External Laboratory

Alfred Hospital

St Vincents Hospital

Frequency

Weekly

Fortnightly

Tryptase

Ordering information:

For investigation of anaphylaxsis send both acute (e.g. initial ED bloods) and follow up (e.g. after clinical improvement) samples if possible.

 

Increased levels of Tryptase can be detected up to 3 to 6 hours after the anaphylactic reaction. Levels return to normal within 12 to 24 hours after release. For investigation of anaphylaxis recommends sampling for tryptase at 1 hour, 4 hours and 24 hours post onset of reaction. Baseline serum tryptase is also used for the investigation of mastocytosis and other mast cell discorders. Please note that non-specific Tryptase elevation can also occur in end stage renal failure, severe asthma, cardiac arrest, post-CPR or in the post-mortem period. Clinical correlation recommended. 

Alternate names:
Mast Cell Tryptase
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
TRYPT
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Separate serum and store frozen - 20 degrees.

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

Increased level of tryptase can normally be detected up to 3 to 6 hours after the anaphylactic reaction. Levels return to normal within 12-14 hours after release.  

Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 weeks
Reference Interval:

0.0 -11.4 ug/L

Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Spin, separate and freeze serum

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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