Ordering Recommendation
Aid in diagnosis and monitoring of glucagonoma.
Mnemonic
GLUCA
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Tue
Reported
3-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH 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
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