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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous
Synonyms
BFGF
FGF2
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Cytokine levels may demonstrate diurnal variation. Recommend cytokine levels be determined at the same time of day for improved longitudinal comparison.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis. Thawed Plasma.
Spin: Y - Spin blood at 3000 x g for 10 minutes at 4° C within 6 hours of draw.
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Spin sample and transfer EDTA plasma to plastic aliquot tube. Freeze sample in CPA -20 freezer send-outs rack.
Off-site collection: Draw blood in an EDTA Vacutainer tube. Mix thoroughly. Centrifuge at 3000 g for 10 minutes at 4 C within 6 hours of draw. Store frozen and ship plasma frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Room temp |
7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 28 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Drawn daily; Set-up first W of each month at Quest |
7 d after testing |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83520
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
|
< 6.5 pg/mL |
Clinical relevance of BFGF shoould be determined for specific patient according to the underlying disease and specific therapy. It should be interpreted in the context of the other clinical and pathological features of the patient. If you have any questions about this result, please call 800-842-4657 ext. 2904
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Fibroblast Growth Factor |
| Reference Test Number: |
16171X |
| Instructions: | Send out Mon - Fri with the Quest courier. |
Clinical Utility
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