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Test ID BLOD0221 C-Peptide

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube, Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube, Serum

 

This test requires its own frozen aliquot.  A fasting specimen is preferred but is not required.

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL  

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     24 hours  
 Frozen     1 month    Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

84681