Glucagon
Test Mnemonic
GLUCA
CPT Codes
- 82943 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2338-2
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | See note | Frozen | Collect using Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662). A winged collection set must be used. 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: 3 months |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
4 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
Reference Range
| Glucagon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Adult: < or = 208 ng/L |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aid in evaluation of autoimmune liver disease.