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 12 hours prior to collection.

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