Total Pumpkinseed Oil Content (Serum/Plasma)
This test measures the total amount of compounds found in pumpkinseed oil, which may be present in your blood or plasma. It is not a standard clinical test but could be used in research or specialized studies.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 61252-3
- Short code
- Pumpkin Seed IgE/IgE total %
- Synonyms
- Pumpkin Seed IgE/IgE total %
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 17
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
Pumpkinseed oil contains various bioactive compounds, including fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytoestrogens. This test quantifies the overall concentration of these compounds in your blood or plasma. It is not a routine diagnostic test but may be part of advanced or niche research studies.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may order this test if they suspect exposure to pumpkinseed oil or if it is part of a specialized study evaluating its effects on health. It could also be used in research settings to monitor levels in controlled experiments.
How the Test Is Performed
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, typically in your arm. The sample is then processed to separate serum or plasma, which is analyzed for the presence of pumpkinseed oil compounds using advanced laboratory techniques.
What the Results Mean
Results are expressed as a concentration measurement (e.g., mass concentration or substance concentration) of pumpkinseed oil-related compounds. Interpretation depends on the context, such as whether it is part of a research protocol or clinical study. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
Reference range
NCBI: NSE 0-17 ng/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
What could cause this test to be ordered?
What do abnormal results mean?
How can I prepare for this test?
Sources
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