Chromogranins A & B

Test information: Chromogranins are raised in neuroendocrine tumours and can be used for monitoring and detecting recurrence. They are measured as part of the Gut Hormone profile, or can be requested alone.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

-

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Gut hormone

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

3 ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Patient must be FASTING. No required changes to medication if Chromogranins A & B are the only gut hormones to be tested. After taking the sample please IMMEDIATELY deliver to the laboratory.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8673

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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