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Proinsulin
Test Code760
Alias/See Also
LAB1086
CPT Codes
84206
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Received room temperature
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon, fri
Report Available
5-8 days
Reference Range
≤18.8 pmol/L
Clinical Significance
Proinsulin is used to diagnose insulinomas and to monitor therapy in patients with insulinomas.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |