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LAB873
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Morning collection, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. is preferred due to diurnal variation. For more information see Cautions.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
2.6-18.5 mIU/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
82668
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EPO | Erythropoietin (EPO), S | 15061-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EPO | Erythropoietin (EPO), S | 15061-5 |
Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Benign Hematology Test Request (T755)