C-Peptide
Abbrev Code: | CPEPT | ||
Order Code: | LAB521 | Order Name: | C-Peptide |
Synonyms: | C Peptide; CPEPT | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 84681 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Collected in EDTA or sodium fluoride. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | Stability: Samples are stable for 7 days refrigerated. For longer storage, freeze. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Immulite H) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Fasting: 0.9-6.9 ng/mL |
Use: | For differentiating types of diabetes mellitus. |
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