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HelpTest ID FPCNS Pancreastatin, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient preparation:
Patient must be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Patient should not be on any medications that may influence Insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Specimen Type: SST Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s) and allow samples to clot for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight at 4C before centrifugation for 15 min at approximately 1000xg and freeze immediately. Send 2 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Enzyme immune assay (EIA)
Reporting Name
PancreastatinSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
Normal: 100 - 288.7 pg/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Wednesday
Performing Laboratory
Cambridge Biomedical Inc.Test Classification
The performance characteristics of the listed assay was validated by Cambridge Biomedical Inc. The US FDA has not approved or cleared this test. The results of this assay can be used for clinical diagnosis without FDA approval. Cambridge Biomedical Inc. is a CLIA certified, CAP accredited laboratory for performing high complexity assays such as this one.CPT Code Information
86316
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCNS | Pancreastatin | 49013-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPCNS | Pancreastatin | 49013-6 |