Glucagon
Test Mnemonic
GLUCA
CPT Codes
- 82943 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2338-2
Includes
- Glucagon
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Lavender EDTA | Frozen | Fast 8 -12 hours prior to collection. Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection and transfer plasma to standard aliquot tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
| Ambient | After seperation from cells: 4 Hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 72 hours |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
4 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| Glucagon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| < or = 150 pg/mL |
Special Info
Fast 8 - 12 hours prior to collection. Hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric or clotted specimens are unacceptable. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aid in diagnosis and monitoring of glucagonoma.