Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD31530Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hyaluronic Acid, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used as a noninvasive assessment of liver status, hyaluronic acid levels in serum may reflect changes in extracellular matrix turnover and liver fibrosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Hyaluronic Acid
AnalyteQuantitation • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Gold Top, Serum Separator (preferred); Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Lithium or Sodium Heparin) (alternate)
Collection Instructions
Collect via venipuncture; centrifuge and transfer serum or plasma to plastic aliquot tube
Storage Instructions
Transport to the laboratory refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |