| EX0420 C-PEPTIDE RESPONSE TO GLUCOSE, 5 HOURS |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube AND 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) corresponding serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen. Draw baseline fasting specimen. Dissolve 82.5 g glucose monohydrate (equivalent to 75 g anhydrous glucose) in adults or 1.92 g / Kg body wt in children in 300 mL water. Administer orally over a period of 5 minutes. Draw additional specimens at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 & 5.0 hours. Note time drawn and test required on each container label and test request form. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Urine specimens NOT REQUIRED. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
24 hrs |
1 week |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, Hexokinase |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
C-peptide & Insulin are released from the pancreas at the same time. This test is indicated for simultaneous assessment of beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity. Diagnosis of Insulinoma is likely if glucose level falls below 45 mg/dL with elevated C-peptide levels. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Diabetologist, Physician |
| Disease: |
Diabetes |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Draw baseline fasting specimen. Dissolve 82.5 g glucose monohydrate (equivalent to 75 g anhydrous glucose) in adults or 1.92 g / Kg body wt in children in 300 mL water. Administer orally over a period of 5 minutes. Draw additional specimens at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 & 5.0 hours. Note time drawn and test required on each container label and test request form. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Urine specimens NOT REQUIRED. Overnight fasting is mandatory. |
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