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HelpTest Code Mayo: FPANP Soft: FPANS |Beaker: LAB2729 Pancreastatin
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2729
Epic Description: PANCREASTATIN, SERUM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Mayo Z Tube (T701) |
10.0 mL | 5.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw 10 mL of blood in special Z tube, pre-chilled (MCL T701). Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells immediately after draw and freeze immediately after separation. Send 3 mL plasma frozen in a plastic vial. Transport frozen on dry ice. Freeze if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
InterScience Inst via Mayo Medical Lab
Assay Frequency
Varies (Analytic time 7 days)
Routine Turnaround Time
9-11 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen immediately after collection. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Deliver to Sendout lab. Freeze if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83519
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection. Patient may drink plain water. No other liquid is acceptable.
Patient should not be on any medications that may affect insulin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.