REF MISC
C Peptide, Ultrasensitive
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top, serum gel tube, or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:
The serum or plasma must be separated from the cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Specimen Processing:
Send the serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Indicate the specimen source on the tube and the request form. Freeze the plastic transport tube (preferred) or refrigerate.
To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 348 days
Freeze/Thaw cycle - Stable for up to 6
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 1 day
CPT Codes:
84681
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)