ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chromogranin A : 0080469

Mnemonic: CGA SERUM

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube or plain red.

Transport:  1 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate serum from cells ASAP and freeze.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Plasma. Icteric or lipemic specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
0-50 ng/mL
Interpretive Data: This assay is performed using the ALPCO Diagnostics Chromogranin A EIA. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
CPT Code(s): 86316
 
 

 

 

 
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