| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||||
| Test Name: |
GLUCAGON - (P)
Test Code:
MIS8
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| Clinical Information: |
Patient Preparation Instructions: Fasting 8 hours required
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| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
MUST BE COLLECTED ON ICE and plasma separated and frozen as soon as possible.
1) Pre-chill lavender top (EDTA) tube at 4°C before drawing the specimen. 2) Draw blood into the pre-chilled tube and process as follows: a. Chill filled tube in wet ice for 10 minutes. b. Centrifuge in a refrigerated centrifuge or in a pre-chilled centrifuge carrier. c. Immediately after centrifugation, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
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| Referral: |
Store and ship frozen
Mayo Clinic Laboratories 3050 Superior Dr. NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 800-533-1710
Test ID: GLP |
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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