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Proinsulin
Test Code760
CPT Codes
84206
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
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?)
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Sat; Report available: 6-9 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 |