C-Peptide
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
CPEP |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
Stimulated C-Peptides may be ordered at intervals after stimulation. |
| Testing Location |
Immunochemistry |
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| Testing Frequency |
Once a week |
| Alternate Name(s) |
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| Reference Interval |
Fasting: 0.40 - 1.40 nmol/L |
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