C‑Peptide, Ultrasensitive (Endocrine Sciences)
Use
C-peptide measurement
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This assay has a lower limit of quantitation of 0.004 ng/mL.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 1986-9
Result Turnaround Time
6-12 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube or lavender‑top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Submit specimen in a plastic transport tube. Freeze plastic transport tube (preferred) or refrigerate. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate. Stable at room temperature for one day or refrigerated for seven days. Stable for 348 days frozen. Freeze/thaw cycles: x6.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 348 days |
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