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).

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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.