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Pancreatic Islet Cell Antibodies

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PRA (Plasma Renin Activity)

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Protein, Total Quantitative - Urine

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Protoporphyrin, Zinc (Occupational Related)

PSA, Alberta Health Covered

PSA, Fractionated/Free

PSA, Non-medical (Direct Bill)

Pseudocholinesterase (Anesthetic)

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Pancreatic Islet Cell Antibodies

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	MISCSO
Specimen Requirements	1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
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	Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.
Testing Location	Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)	Islet Cell Antibodies
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