Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is mandatory.
Stability (Room): 8 hrs
Stability (Refrigerated): 24 hrs
Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks
Method: CLIA
Comment: Also see C-PEPTIDE RESPONSE TO GLUCOSE, 5 HOURS (Z037).
Price: Contact Medilab
Turnaround time (TAT): 5 – 15 days
Usage: C-Peptide is useful in distinguishing Insulinomas from exogenous insulin administration. It’s concentrations are severely decreased or absent in Type I Diabetes mellitus. C-Peptide is also useful in monitoring patients who have received islet cell or pancreatic transplants.
Specialty: Endocrinologist, Physician
Disease: Diabetes
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Home Collection: Available
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Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is mandatory.