Test Code LAB5101 C-PEPTIDE
Specimen Type
Preferred Sample: Lithium Heparin Tube (Mint Green Top)
Alternative Sample: Serum (SST, Gold, Tiger, Red Top Tube-no gel)
Collection Instructions
Fasting specimen recommended.
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Room temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 3 months
Specimen Processing
Spin tube for 10 muntues. Store tubes in refrigerator until testing can be done.
Method
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
C-Peptide: 0.78-5.19 ug/dL
Critical Values: None
Reporting Limit
Measuring Range: 0.03-30.0 ug/dL
Reporting Range: 0.03-30.0 ug/dL
Interference
Hemolysis: 500mg/dL
Icterus: 20 mg/dL
Lipemia: 2000mg/dL
Synonyms
CPEP, Connecting peptide of insulin, LAB5101
CPT Codes
84681