| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
631
Glucagon
| Methodology: | Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
| Performed: | Tue |
| Reported: | 5-12 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Protease Inhibitor Tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-cholormethylketone) - 1 ml plasma
Specimen Preparation: Protease Inhibitor tube (ARUP supply #49662)
A winged collection set must be used.
WARNING: Collection tubes are NOT STERILE. Mix Collection tube thoroughly.
Separate the plasma from cells within 1 hour of collection by centrifugation. Transfer to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82943 |