Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
SOMATOS P
Methodology
Quantitative Extraction/Immunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
7-14 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA). Collect in a prechilled tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Transfer 1.8 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Thawed specimens. Grossly icteric or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 28 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84307
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0098192 | Somatostatin Quant, Plasma | 2961-1 |
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Aliases
Somatostatin Quantitative, Plasma
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano Inc.