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Epic EAP: LAB521
Epic Description: C-PEPTIDE
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel OR Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport frozen on dry ice. Freeze if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy)
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Freeze if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84681
Patient Preparation
Patient must be fasting for 8 hours.