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C-Peptide, Serum
494
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Collect blood by venipuncture, avoiding hemolysis. Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimen. Hemolyzed samples may indicate mistreatment of a specimen before receipt by the laboratory; hence the results should be interpreted with caution. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Storage/Transportation: Frozen Stability: After separation of cells: Frozen 1 week Rejection Criteria: Any sample that is mislabeled; Any broken or damaged tubes. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 84681 |