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Test Name:
Glucagon, Plasma
- SBMF No:
44326 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
GLUCAGON- - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
82943 - LOINC Code:
2338-2 - Ref Lab Test No:
0099165 - Spec Type:
Plasma - Spec Container:
Chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube plus aprotinin
Aprotinin vials are available through Client Services (ARUP Supply #16570) - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Collect blood into chilled lavender top (EDTA) tube
Add 0.04 cc aprotinin per mL of whole blood immediately after collection
Example: 3 mL EDTA tube would require 0.12 cc of aprotinin (3 x 0.04 cc = 0.12 cc aprotinin) - Spec Process:
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer plasma to separate plastic tube and freeze - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen - Spec Stability:
After separation from cells:
Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C): Unacceptable
3 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Non-frozen sample
Sample transported in glass tube - Spec Remarks:
CRITICAL FROZEN – Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection - Methodology:
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
Adult: 40-130 ng/L - Day Run:
Tue - Time Reported:
4-12 days - Test Type:
CHEMISTRY
