Pancreatic Polypeptide
Test Summary
Detection of Pancreatic Polypeptide is used in the assessment of pancreatic tumor burden and to assist in the early diagnosis of pancreatic endocrine tumors. The measurement of pancreatic polypeptide is also used to monitor pancreatic carcinoma therapy and to predict the recurrence of pancreatic tumors.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
POLYP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3542
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83520
Billing Code
- 671104
CPT Statement
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 4 - 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 4 - 8 days