Test Overview
Test Methodology
Extraction followed by Immunoassay
Test Usage
Diagnosis of glucagonoma (glucagon producing tumors) and glucagon-produced hypoglycemic disorders.
Reference Range *
< or = 80 pg/mL (fasting)
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Analytic Time
5 - 10 days
Soft Order Code
GLP
MiChart Code
Glucagon
Synonyms
- GLP
- GLUCAGON, PLASMA
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo GLP (9358)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in chilled lavender top tube from a fasting patient. Following collection place Vacutainer® on ice for 10 minutes, then centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
Special Handling
Fasting specimen. Collect in prechilled tube and place on ice immediately. Must arrive in lab or aliquot and freeze within 15 minutes.
Normal Volume
2 ml plasma
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml plasma
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82943
Fee Code
23380
LOINC
2338-2