Proinsulin (LABCORP)

99901000501

LAB1086: Proinsulin | LABCORP EAP: 140533

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: .6

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Frozen) Min Vol: .6
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Frozen) Min Vol: .6

Specimen: Serum or plasma Volume: 3 mL Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL Special Instructions: If reflex testing is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply. Tests included within this profile may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for testing about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample. Container: Gel-barrier tube, plasma preparation tube (PPT), serum transfer tube, EDTA-plasma transfer tube Collection: Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection. If a tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, or if sample will be shipped frozen, transfer serum/plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube. Ship refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) Room Temp: 24 hours Refrigerated: 6 days Frozen: 14 days Turn-around-time (from date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 1-3 days Cause for Rejection: Incorrect anticoagulant; PPT not centrifuged; frozen gel-barrier tube

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min