ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Somatostatin : 0098192

Mnemonic: SOMAT

Methodology: Extraction/Radioimmunoassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: Within 10 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2 EDTA) pre-chilled tube.

Transport:  1.8 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.6 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  CRITICAL FROZEN. Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  Spin, separate, and freeze plasma immediately.  Do not thaw.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Serum.

Stability:  Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 84307
 
 

 

 

 
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