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Chromogranin A, Plasma

Test ID: CHRA
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Fluorescent Immunoassay

Report Includes

Chromogranin A

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

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Fluorescent Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Chromogranin A ng/mL
  • ≤76
  • Chromogranin A results may be elevated in patients treated with proton pump inhibitors.

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