Somatostatin
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
SOMAT |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 x 5 mL lavender top EDTA tubes
4 mL plasma
Collect in pre-chilled tube. |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off immediately, and transport plasma to DSC on ice.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off and freeze plasma immediately, then transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
Quest Diagnostics |
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| Testing Frequency |
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