Test Overview
Test Methodology

RIA

Test Usage

Detection of multiple endocrine adenomas or apudomas. Assessment of "vagal tone" after a meal or sham feeding.

Reference Range *

Age 0-19 yr: not established; age 20-29 yr: <228 pg/ml; age 30-39 yr: <249 pg/ml; age 40-49 yr: <270 pg/ml; age 50-59 yr: <291 pg/ml; age 60-69 yr: <312 pg/ml; age 70-79 yr: <332 pg/ml; age >= 80 yr: not established.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

A non-fasting state will result in a falsely elevated value.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Wednesday
Analytic Time

3 - 8 days

Soft Order Code
HPP
MiChart Code
Pancreatic Polypeptide
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout Testing
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo HPP (8014)
    Section
    Sendout Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in lavender top tube from a fasting patient. Following collection place Vacutainer® tube on ice, then centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze.

    Special Handling

    Fasting specimen. Place on wet ice immediately.

    Normal Volume

    3 ml plasma

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 ml plasma

    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83519
    Fee Code
    19609
    NY State Approved
    No