Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
C PEP 120
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 (SST) or Plasma Separator Tube (PST). Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Reference ranges have not been established.
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
To convert to nmol/L, multiply ng/mL by 0.33.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84681
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013563 | C-Peptide, 120 Minutes | 13041-9 |
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Aliases
- C Peptide
- C Peptide Connecting Peptide of Insulin
- C-Peptide, Serum
- Connecting Peptide of Insulin
C-Peptide, 120 Minutes