Glucagon GLUCGN
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Glucagon, Serum |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Glucagon, Serum |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Glucagon measurement is useful primarily when considering a glucagon-secreting tumor of the pancreas. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen Plasma |
Specimen Stability |
Room Temperature: Unacceptable |
Methodology |
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant immunoassay |
Days Performed |
Monday nights |
Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
CPT |
82943 |
PDM |
5900660 |
Result Interpretation |
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Forms |
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