C-Peptide
Order Name
CPR
Revision Date 12/03/2019
Revision Date 12/03/2019
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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C-Peptide
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SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | 0.5mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Frozen |
Instructions | Patient Preparation: 2. For 12 hours before this test do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins. Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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Reference Range | 1.1-4.4 ng/mL
Reference intervals have not been formally verified in-house for pediatric patients. The published literature indicates that reference intervals for adult and pediatric patients are comparable. |
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Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Testing Schedule | Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-12 a.m.; Saturday 6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
Notes | Specimen Stability: Frozen (preferred)- 30 Days Refrigerated - 7 Days |
CPT Code(s) | 84681 |
Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |