Pancreastatin
| Sunquest Code: | PANCST | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6036 | Epic Name: | Pancreastatin |
| Methodology: | Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 7-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) |
| Patient Preparation: | Patient must be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection. Patient should not be on any medications that may influence insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Thawed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Allow specimen to clot for 2 hours at room temperature. Centrifuge for 15 minutes at approximately 1000 x g. Aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2004232 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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