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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | PRIN6 |
| Epic | LAB1086 |
| LabCorp (Esoterix) | 500722 (500755) |
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of suspected insulinoma, prohormone convertases 1/3 deficiency, or proinsulin mutations
Method Name
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)
Reference Values
Fasting Children: 1.8-10 pM/L
Fasting Adults: 1.7-12 pM/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday and Thursday
Report Available
5-9 Days
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
PLEASE NOTE: Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.6 mL
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL Serum (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing)
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection, place serum in transfer aliquot tube, and freeze. Send serum frozen.
Causes for Rejection: Nonfrozen specimen; nonserum specimen; gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
Unacceptable |
|
Refrigerated |
Unacceptable |
|
Frozen |
12 days |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84206 | Proinsulin, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
LOINC Code Information
27882-0
Keywords
HYPOGLYCEMIA
INSULINOMA