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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Tues
Turn Around Time: 4-11 days
CPT Codes: 82943
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Contact the laboratory at 7-5227 to obtain a 6mL Protease Inhibitor (ARUP PPACK 49662) tube.
Clinical Utility: Aid in diagnosis and monitoring of glucagonoma.
Link:
Glucagon
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Glucagon, PLAS |
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
|
Adult |
Less than or equal to 208 |
|
ng/L |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Protease Inhibitor Tube, 6mL |
|
|
Contact the laboratory at 7-5227 to obtain a Protease Inhibitor tube. A winged collection set must be used. Spin immediately, freeze plasma aliquot. |
Room Temperature |
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