C-Peptide, Other

3000529
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Ordering Recommendation

Aid in the detection of insulinoma. May aid in distinguishing type 1 from type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in ambiguous cases. Do not use to diagnose DM.

Mnemonic

CPEPOTHER

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 in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval

Not established.

Interpretive Data

The reference interval for fasting c-peptide is 0.8-3.5 ng/mL. To convert to nmol/L, multiply ng/mL by 0.33.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84681

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000530 C Peptide, Other 1986-9
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Aliases

  • C Peptide
  • C Peptide Connecting Peptide of Insulin
  • C-Peptide, Serum
  • Connecting Peptide of Insulin
C-Peptide, Other