CPEP
C Peptide
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3327
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should fast for 14 - 16 hours for basal values.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.8 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
If a plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 1 day
Unacceptable Condition:
Avoid hemolysis.
CPT Codes:
84681 - C-Peptide (EAP 30020984)
Method:
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges