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Ghrelin, Total

GHRELIN

Ordering Recommendation

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Fast 10-12 hours prior to specimen collection. Discontinue any medications or supplements that may influence cholecystokinin (CCK), glucose, growth hormone, insulin, or somatostatin levels, if possible, for 48 hours prior to collection.

Collect

GI preservative tube (ARUP supply #47531). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP. Transfer 5 mL plasma to ARUP standard transport tubes and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Performed

Varies

Reported

7-10 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

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Hotline History

Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
07/07/2025
X
N/A

CPT Codes

83520

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3018951 Ghrelin, Total 76474-6
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Aliases

Ghrelin, Total

Interscience