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Octreotide/Sandostatin®
Test Code13149
CPT Codes
80299<br><strong>** This test is not available for New York patient testing **</strong>
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Patient Preparation
Antacid medication or medications affecting intestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA plasma
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Direct Radioimmunoassay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
