Epic Code LAB1230921 Erythropoietin, Serum
Additional Codes
Beaumont Code: LAB5808
Interface Order Alias
1230921
Quick Collect
+(2)S/PO/F
Clinical Information
Several tumors (i.e., hemangioblastoma of cerebellum, pheochromocytoma, hepatoma, leiomyomas, nephroblastoma, renal cysts and renal adenocarcinoma) may produce erythropoietin, causing an unexplained polycythemia. The erythropoietin assay aids in the diagnosis of obscure anemias, the anemia of end stage renal disease, and can be useful in the investigation of other types of anemia.
Collection Instructions
Container(s): Gold top (Serum Separator SST)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2 mL
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions below.
PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge promptly.
- Within two hours aliquot serum into a plastic transport tube and refrigerate as soon as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
- Plasma specimens.
- Severely lipemic, icteric, or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Stability
Serum Specimens (Pour-Overs)
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: 6 months
Test Frequency
Tuesday, Friday.
Results available within 3 business days.
Reference Range
4.5-29.0 mU/mL.
Performing Department
REFERRAL SEND OUTS
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Beaumont Royal Oak Special Testing Laboratory
Corewell Health East Reference Laboratory: CHE Frozen
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT
82668
CDM Code
3018266801
Epic Test ID
1230102591
LOINC
15061-5
Reviewed Date
6/9/2023