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HelpTest Code HE4M Human Epididymis Protein 4, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | HE4 |
| Epic ID | LAB4115 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Useful For
Aiding in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression
This test should not be used as a screening test for ovarian cancer.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
Females: ≤140 pmol/L
Males: Not applicable
CPT Code Information
86305