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Pancreatic Polypeptide, ECL
Test CodePANPOLY
Quest Code
39438
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Draw blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
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
A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.
Report Available
Reports in 4 to 8 days.
Reference Range
≤3 Years | Not established |
4-17 Years | 92-752 pg/mL |
≥18 Years | 56-480 pg/mL |
Clinical Significance
Detection of Pancreatic Polypeptide is used in the assessment of pancreatic tumor burden and to assist in the early diagnosis of pancreatic endocrine tumors. The measurement of pancreatic polypeptide is also used to monitor pancreatic carcinoma therapy and to predict the recurrence of pancreatic tumors.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042