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Ghrelin, Total (17824)

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)


Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest forwards to Interscience Institute


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

7 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

10 mL Blood

Container Type

ISI GI Preservative Tube

Collection Instructions

ISI GI Preservative Tubes are located in the fridge. Tube must be pre-chilled prior to collection. Call lab for special tube. Patient should be fasting for 10-12 hours prior to collection. Patient should not be on any medications or supplements that may influence: Cholecystokinin (CCK), Glucose, Growth Hormone, Insulin and/or Somatostatin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=30 Days

Test Volume Required

3 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Plasma


CPT Codes

83520


Revised

01-26-21

Initials

SL