After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 4 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Notes
Results for this test are for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen.
Ordering Recommendations
MMP-9 is a marker of inflammation, tissue remodeling, wound healing, and mobilization of tissue-bound growth factors and cytokines. Its expression correlates with abnormal collagen deposition accompanying pancreatic cancer, with lymph node metastasis in breast cancer and with regional vessel invasion by giant cell tumor or bone. MMP-9 contributes to the pathogenesis of numerous clinical disease states, including rheumatic arthritis, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and cancer. Current research is exploring the role of this enzyme as a potential drug target.
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reported
3-7 days
Reference Interval
0−983 ng/mL
CPT Codes
83520
LOINC Code(s)
60243-3
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Collection
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 30 minutes; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 4 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Notes
Results for this test are for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen.
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
MMP-9 is a marker of inflammation, tissue remodeling, wound healing, and mobilization of tissue-bound growth factors and cytokines. Its expression correlates with abnormal collagen deposition accompanying pancreatic cancer, with lymph node metastasis in breast cancer and with regional vessel invasion by giant cell tumor or bone. MMP-9 contributes to the pathogenesis of numerous clinical disease states, including rheumatic arthritis, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, multiple sclerosis, asthma, and cancer. Current research is exploring the role of this enzyme as a potential drug target.
