Somatostatin Level
Order Name
SOMATSTIN
Test Number: 3638800
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3638800
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Somatostatin Level
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Immunoassay (IA) | 2961-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.8 mL (0.6 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Draw in a pre-chilled lavender-top tube. Separate and freeze plasma IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT THAW.Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Nichols TC 34480 Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : 8 hours, Frozen: 28 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 20 - 28 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 812420 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 812420 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84307 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |