GLUCAGON
Synonyms: | Pancreatic Glucagon |
Computer Code: | (RGLGN) |
Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (chilled lavender top tube). Place on ice. |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Add 0.25 mL Trasylol to blood in lavender top tube, recap, invert to mix, centrifuge, remove plasma, store refrigerated or frozen. Min 0.5 mL plasma. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | |
Routine TAT: | 7 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 82943 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |