Eurofins Biomnis code

HYALS

Synonyms

• HA test
• Hyaluronate

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Serum marker useful in monitoring therapy for chronic viral hepatitis and primary biliary cirrhosis.In pleural fluid, high levels are suggestive of mesothelioma. A moderate increase is observed when there is irritation of the pleura.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Centrifuge at high speed and separate the supernatant
Enclose clinical details

Methodology

Turbidimetry

Turnaround time

4 days