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Matrix Metalloproteinase 7 (MMP7)

Methodology

ELISA

Synonyms

Metalloproteinase-7, MMP-7

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Cincinnati Children's Nephrology

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Standard TAT

1 Day

Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-6 mL Blood

Container Type

Gold (SST)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube (PST) is also acceptable. Place specimen on wet ice immediately after collection and send to lab.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: >6 Months

Test Volume Required

3 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1.5 mL Serum or Plasma

Processing Instructions

Separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection and freeze immediately. Complete a Cincinnati Children's Nephrology Clinical Lab requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Thursday, no weekends or holidays.