ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0098192: Somatostatin

Test 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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