Update Type: Test Resumed
Test Updated: 01/19/2022
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.
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
- HPP
- PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE, PLASMA
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo HPP (8014)
Section
Special 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