Glucagon GLUCA
Method(s) | Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Protease Inhibitor tube. |
Transport | 1 mL plasma frozen (Min: 0.5 mL). |
Remarks | A butterfly 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. |
Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
Unacceptable Conditions | Grossly hemolyzed specimens. |
Schedule | Tue |
Billing Code | 5010209 |
CPTCode | 82943 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Adult: Less than or equal to 208 ng/L |