Test Detail

Glucagon, Plasma

Test Code:

004622

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

82943

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, (chilled)
Specimen Type	Plasma, FROZEN
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature	FREEZE
Specimen Handling	Separate plasma and transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Methodology	Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) This methodology is FDA approved
Stability	Room Temperature: Unstable, Refrigerated: Unstable, Frozen: 7 days Freeze/Thaw Cycle: x1
Unacceptable Conditions	Lipemia, hemolysis or icterus; non EDTA plasma sample received; non‐frozen sample received
Days Set-Up	M
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	3 - 10 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
004622	Glucagon, Plasma	2338-2