C-peptide

Test information: To help determine the cause of hypoglycaemia.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

0.5ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

For the investigation of an unknown cause of hypoglycaemia the sample must be taken during a hypoglycaemic episode, and a paired sample for glucose to also be sent to the laboratory.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8210

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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