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GLIAL FIBRILLARY ACID PROTEIN (GFAP)

Test Details
Test Name : GLIAL FIBRILLARY ACID PROTEIN (GFAP)
Alternative Test Names : GFAP, GLIAL FIBRILLARY ACID PROTEIN (GFAP)
Code: GFAP
Test Overview : This is a patient-pay test. This test is used for measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in EDTA plasma. Labcorp test code 484440 Methodology is Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA).
Test Preparation Instructions : This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Turnaround Time: 8 DAYS
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
M/F
M/F 20 39 YRS 0.00 57.40 Picogram / Millilitre
M/F 40 49 YRS 0.00 65.80 Picogram / Millilitre
M/F 50 59 YRS 0.00 87.10 Picogram / Millilitre
M/F >= 60 YRS 0.00 186.00 Picogram / Millilitre
Age
Sex Low High Component
M/F
M/F 20 39 YRS
M/F 40 49 YRS
M/F 50 59 YRS
M/F >= 60 YRS

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
0.00 57.40 Picogram / Millilitre
0.00 65.80 Picogram / Millilitre
0.00 87.10 Picogram / Millilitre
0.00 186.00 Picogram / Millilitre
(1)

Not Estab. pg/mL

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container: LAVENDER TOP TUBE (EDTA)
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma to a transport tube.
Storage and Transport: Store and ship at room temperature. Stable for 14 days at room temperature, refrigerated or frozen with X3 freeze/thaw cycles.

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