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0099165
Glucagon
GLUCA
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in diagnosis and monitoring of glucagonoma.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Fast 8-12 hours prior to collection.
Collect
Lavender or pink (K2EDTA or K3EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 2 mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric or clotted specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performed
Tue
Reported
3-11 days
Reference Interval
Less than or equal to 150 pg/mL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82943
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0099165 | Glucagon | 2338-2 |
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Aliases
Glucagon
