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Lab Test Dictionary

Pancreatic Polypeptide (39438)

Methodology

Electrochemiliuminescence (ELIA)


Synonyms

PP; PPP

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Wednesday

Standard TAT

4-8 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Overnight fasting is preferred.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=5 Days; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=1 Year

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL Plasma


CPT Codes

82397


Revised

06-14-20

Initials

SL