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Test Code PRIN6 / 500722-EX PROINSULIN

Additional Codes

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  

Keywords

HYPOGLYCEMIA

INSULINOMA

Performing Laboratory Location

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

LOINC Code Information

27882-0