Ordering Recommendation

Aids in monitoring but is not recommended for diagnosis of carcinoid tumors. May be useful in monitoring nonsecretory sympathetic and parasympathetic neuroendocrine tumors.

Methodology

Immunofluorescence

Performed

Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-5 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube or plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Allow serum specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 4 weeks

Reference Interval

0-103 ng/mL

Interpretive Data

This test is performed using the BRAHMS CGA II Kryptor kit. Results obtained with different methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.

Nontumor-related elevations of Chromogranin A can be observed in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal disorders, as well as with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. It is recommended to stop PPI treatment for at least two weeks prior to testing. Moderate H2-receptor antagonist therapy does not lead to significant elevations of Chromogranin A.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86316

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002868 Chromogranin in serum 9811-1
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Aliases

  • CgA
Chromogranin A, Serum