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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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GLUCAGON, PLASMA
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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GLG
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Synonyms:
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N/A
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CPT Codes:
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82943 - Glucagon
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Test Includes:
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N/A
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Esoterix Inc (Test# 500204)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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3 - 7 days, test set up 1 day per week
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Special Instructions:
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See Patient Preparation and Collection
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Lavender top (EDTA) tube
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Draw Volume:
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3.0 mL (Minimum: 1.0 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1.0 mL (Minimum: 0.3 mL) plasma
Note: Submission of the minimum volume will not allow for repeat analysis.
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture. Submit the specimen to the laboratory immediately for processing.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen immediately, remove plasma aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at frozen temperatures. Blood should not remain at room temperature for any length of time. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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Patient should be fasting
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Sample Rejection:
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N/A
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Fasting: 50 - 150 pg/mL
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Double Antibody Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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Esoterix Laboratories Web Page www.esoterix.com
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