Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the detection of insulinoma. May aid in distinguishing type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in ambiguous cases. Do not use to diagnose DM.
Mnemonic
C PEP
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimen preferred.
Collect
Serum separator tube
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport 1 mL serum frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Effective August 16, 2021
0.5-3.3 ng/mL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Reference interval applies to fasting specimens. To convert to nmol/L, multiply ng/mL by 0.33.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
84681
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070103 | Serum, C-Peptide | 1986-9 |
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Aliases
- C Peptide
- C Peptide Connecting Peptide of Insulin
- C-Peptide, Serum
- Connecting Peptide of Insulin
Serum, C-Peptide