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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
Collect
Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. A winged collection set must be used.
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 1 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
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Tue
Reported
3-11 days
Reference Interval
Effective December 1, 2014
Adult: Less than or equal to 208 ng/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82943
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0099165 | Glucagon | 2338-2 |
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Aliases
Glucagon
