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C-Peptide, Serum

Test ID: CPEPTIDE

Test

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay

Report Includes

C-Peptide

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

ON, CA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable. Submit a separate specimen for Insulin if ordered.

Patient Preparation

Fasting

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Fasting specimen preferred. Non-fasting specimen may be used to evaluate pancreatic reserve at the discretion of the physician.

Stability

Frozen 30 days

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

Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
C-Peptide pmol/L
  • Fasting: 298 - 2350
ng/mL x 330

Test Location

ON, CA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CPEPTIDE 28578C-Peptide pmol/L

Test Version

30-Sep-2019