2 FULL MICROTAINERS REQUIRED X2
PREFERRED: GOLD (SST)
Specimen Preparation
GOLD: SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AFTER SPECIMEN HAS CLOTTED.
RED: SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AFTER SPECIMEN HAS CLOTTED. TRANSFER SERUM INTO A STANDARD TRANSPORT TUBE.
Specimen Volume
0.2ML
Stability (from collection to initiation)
AMBIENT
24 HOURS
REFRIGERATED
2 DAYS
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed samples
Performed
Daily
Lab Dept
CHEMISTRY
Methodology
Sandwich immunoassay (CMIA)
Last Updated
5/20/24
Synonyms
LAB521
C PEPTIDE
Lab Dept
CHEMISTRY
Lab Test Information
Patient Preparation
FASTING PREFERRED
EPIC code
LAB521
Collect
PREFERRED: GOLD (SST)
ACCEPTABLE: RED
Pediatric Collection
2 FULL MICROTAINERS REQUIRED X2
PREFERRED: GOLD (SST)
Specimen Preparation
GOLD: SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AFTER SPECIMEN HAS CLOTTED.
RED: SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AFTER SPECIMEN HAS CLOTTED. TRANSFER SERUM INTO A STANDARD TRANSPORT TUBE.
