ERYTHROPOIETIN Mnemonic ERYPO Synonym EPO - ERYTH Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Serum, one 5.0 mL gold (SST) or 7.0 mL red top tube Supply Item Number - 101235 or 101192 Handling Allow serum tubes to clot completely at room temperature (minimum - SST: 30 minutes, red top tubes: 60 minutes). Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP. Preferred Volume 1.0 mL Serum Minimum Volume 0.4 mL Serum (1.0 mL minimum whole blood draw) Transport Refrigerated (2-8°C). If the specimen will be delayed more than 24 hours, send frozen (≤ -20°C) Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed or plasma specimens Specimens that have been thawed more than three times Stability AFTER SEPARATION FROM CELLS: Room Temperature (18-26°C): 8 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 hours; Frozen (≤-20°C): 2 months. Do not freeze/thaw more than three times. Testing Information Performed Mon, Wed, Fri Reported 24-72 hours Method Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Reference Values Reference Values All: 0-35 U/mL CPT Codes 82668 Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2017 03:42:09 AM