Glucagon, Plasma

Diagnostic Use

Investigation of neuroendocrine tumours

Department

Endo/Steroid Lab

Delphic Registration Code

GLUC

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

1 x EDTA (lavender). Collect on ice and send to lab immediately

Test Code

9661

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Keep whole blood cold in ice/water slurry.
Separate within 3 hours

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Reference Intervals

< 210 pg/mL

Test Method

Milliplex Immunoassay

Non-Funded Test Cost

$88.83 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9661

Test Availability - Batched irregularly - please enquire

Contact Information

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