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Matrix Metalloproteinase-9

TEST DIRECTORY

Test Name

Matrix Metalloproteinase-9

Test Code

MMP-9

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen Requirements

1 mL Serum

Specimen Collection

Transfer 1 mL serum to Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL). Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage Requirements

Critical Frozen

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

7-9 Days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Limitations

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 2 months

CPT Code

83520