Hydroxyproline, Plasma
Test Code
37558
83500
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Clinical Significance
Hydroxyproline, Plasma
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Collect plasma specimens after an overnight fast (or at least 4 hours after a meal).
Non-fasting samples are acceptable for pediatric patients.
Non-fasting samples are acceptable for pediatric patients.
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| ≤30 days | 13-72 umol/L |
| 31 days-23 months | 7-63 umol/L |
| 2 years-17 years | 6-32 umol/L |
| ≥18 years | 4-27 umol/L |
Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Alternative Specimen(s)
EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Collection Instructions
Plasma should be separated from cells as soon as possible after collection. Freeze plasma below -20° C.
Include date of collection and age of patient (age must be provided for age related reference ranges to print on the final report).
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Received room temperature
Setup Schedule
2 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
0.25 mL
Plasma should be separated from cells as soon as possible after collection. Freeze plasma below -20° C.
Include date of collection and age of patient (age must be provided for age related reference ranges to print on the final report).
Include date of collection and age of patient (age must be provided for age related reference ranges to print on the final report).
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Gross hemolysis • Received room temperature