Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)

What this laboratory test evaluates

Details
Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) – UNICAP ECP is an in vitro test system for quantitative measurement of Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) in human serum. Determination of ECP levels in human sera is important to diagnose a variety of allergic disorders and other clinic conditions connected with activated eosinophils.

Additional test information

UNICAP ECP is an in vitro test system for quantitative measurement of Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) in human serum. Determination of ECP levels in human sera is important to diagnose a variety of allergic disorders and other clinic conditions connected with activated eosinophils.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.