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Pancreatic Polypeptide

Source Blood
Mnemonic PANC
Specimen Requirements

1 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tube

2 mL plasma
Minimum 0.6 mL plasma

Overnight fast preferred.

Specimen Handling PSC:
Centrifuge, pour off and transport plasma on ice to DSC.

RRL & extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and freeze plasma IMMEDIATELY, then transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information
Testing Location Quest Diagnostics
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval