| EX0421 C-PEPTIDE STIMULATION BY GLUCAGON |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen. Draw baseline fasting specimen. Administer 1 mg Glucagon I.V. Draw additional specimens at 5, 10, and 15 minutes post-Glucagon. Note time drew on each container label and test request form. 12 hours of overnight fasting are mandatory. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
24 hrs |
2 weeks |
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| Method: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
C-Peptide stimulation by glucagon is useful in assessing patients for pancreatic beta-cell function and reserve. Stimulated C-peptide values in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus are associated with microvascular complications. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Endocrinologist, 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. Administer 1 mg Glucagon I.V. Draw additional specimens at 5, 10, and 15 minutes post-Glucagon. Note time drew on each container label and test request form. 12 hours of overnight fasting are mandatory. Ship refrigerated or frozen. 12 hours of overnight fasting are mandatory. |
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