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Published on May 28, 2019

Growth Differentiation Factor 15

Tube Type = Lavender Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB11315
EPIC Order
   GROWTH DIFFERENTIATION FACTOR 15; GDF15
CPT Code(s)   83520
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube/dark green sodium heparin also acceptable; See Comments
  Micro: 1.0 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   10-16 days
Reference Range Normal: see separate report
     
Comments
Sample must be spun and separated immediately after collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514