Pancreatic Polypeptide by Quantitative Radioimmunoassay




Test Mnemonic

PANPOL

CPT Codes

  • 83519 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

2721-9

Aliases

  • Human Pancreatic Polypeptide

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

FDA Category

Laboratory Developed Test


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumSST (Gold) FrozenPatient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Allow specimen to sit in collection tube for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red) FrozenPatient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Allow specimen to sit in collection tube for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
FrozenAfter separation from cells: 2 months
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 24 hours
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 24 hours

Days Performed

Wed

Turnaround Time

4 - 12 days

Methodology

Name Description
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay 

Special Info

Patient Prep: :Patient should be fasting for 10 hours prior to specimen collection. Plasma is not acceptable. Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

Aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.