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Ghrelin, Total
Test Code17824
CPT Codes
83520<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**
Preferred Specimen
3 mL plasma (see instructions)
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for 10-12 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Patient should not be on any medications or supplements that may influence: Cholecystokinin (CCK), Glucose, Growth Hormone, Insulin and/or Somatostatin levels, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collect 10 mL blood in special ISI GI preservative tube yielding special GI plasma and separate in refrigerated centrifuge as soon as possible. Transfer 3-5 mL immediately into non-glass shipping vial. Freeze specimen at -20° C. Variance from these instructions must be disclosed to ISI prior to specimen analysis.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
RIA
FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.