Pancreatic Polypeptide by Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Test Mnemonic
PANPOL
CPT Codes
- 83519 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2721-9
Aliases
- Human Pancreatic Polypeptide
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Patient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Allow specimen to sit in collection tube for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Patient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Allow specimen to sit in collection tube for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 2 months |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
4 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Radioimmunoassay |
Special Info
Patient Prep: :Patient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Plasma is not acceptable. Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.