Chromogranin A
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Chromogranin A, Plasma
Test ID: CHRA
Test
Method
Fluorescent Immunoassay
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (EDTA)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Patient Preparation
Abstain from proton pump inhibitor medication for one week prior to collection.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Frozen | 6 months |
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Additional Stability Information
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Fluorescent Immunoassay
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Chromogranin A | ng/mL |
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Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHRA | 36620Chromogranin A | ng/mL |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019