Pancreatic Polypeptide, Plasma

Diagnostic Use

Investigation of neuroendocrine tumours.

Department

Endocrinology Lab

Delphic Registration Code

PANP

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Patient must have been fasting overnight.

Registration

Pancreatic polypeptide and glucagon can be assigned to the same EDTA aliquot if requested together.

Separating

Separate and freeze within 30 mins of collection.

Turnaround Time

90 days

Test Code

9662

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

Pre-testing requirements - overnight fasted.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Reference Intervals

<390 pg/mL

Test Method

Milliplex Immunoassay

Non-Funded Test Cost

$98.40 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9662

Assays are scheduled based on test numbers, please enquire.

Contact Information

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