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Test ID FPANS Pancreastatin

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay

Reporting Name

Pancreastatin

Specimen Type

GI Plasma

Collect blood in special tube containing G.I. Preservative (MML supply number T669). Specimen should be separated and 2 mL plasma frozen as soon as possible.

 

NOTE:  1) Patient should be fasting 10 – 12 hours prior to collection.

            2) Patient should not be on any medications that may influence Insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
GI Plasma Frozen 60 days

Reference Values

0-88 pg/mL

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

7 - 13 days

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

83519

NY State Approved

Yes