Specimen:
Collect
- One Protease Inhibitor Tube
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
- Specimen Preparation: Protease Inhibitor tube contact Client Services at (800) 700-6891. A winged collection set must be used.
NOT RECOMMENDED: Filling collection tubes directly through a needle/tube-holder assembly increases the risk of chemical reflux back into the vein of the patient. WARNING: Collection tubes are NOT STERILE. Mix Collection tube thoroughly. Separate the plasma from cells within 1 hour of collection by centrifugation. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL) Do not submit the collection tube for testing.
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Day(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Tuesday
Reported
4-12 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82943
Components
- 91111 - GLUCAGON
Last Updated: November 6, 2024 @ 10:13 am
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