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Shipping Instructions
Ship Frozen
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. Patient should not be on any medications that may influence Insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
2. Patient should be fasting 10 hours prior to collection. Patient may drink plain water; no other liquid is acceptable.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Z tube (MCL T701)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw 10 mL of blood in special Z-tube, pre-chilled (MCL T701).
2. Separate plasma from cells immediately after draw and freeze immediately after separation.
3. Send 3 mL of plasma frozen in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Direct Radioimmunoassay
Reporting Name
Pancreastatin, PlasmaSpecimen Type
Z-Tube PlasmaSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-Tube Plasma | Frozen | 60 days |
Reference Values
10-135 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presences or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83519
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPAN2 | Pancreastatin, Plasma | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPAN2 | Pancreastatin, Plasma | 49013-6 |