Test Code FCCK1 Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. Patient should fast for 10 to 12 hours prior to collection of specimens.
2. Antacid medications and medications that affect intestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimens.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Special tube containing G.I. preservative (MCL Supply T125)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 10 mL blood in special GI preservative tube.
2. Centrifuge immediately and send as soon as possible.
3. Ship frozen.
Secondary ID
75914Method Name
Direct radioimmunoassay
Reporting Name
Cholecystokinin (CCK)Specimen Type
GI PlasmaSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
GI Plasma | Frozen | 180 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Anything other than required G.I. tube | Reject |
Reference Values
<80 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
14 to 22 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83519
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FCCK1 | Cholecystokinin (CCK) | Not Provided |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FCCK1 | Cholecystokinin (CCK) | 2081-8 |