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Test Code: L02511

GLUCAGON STIMULATION TEST (5-SAMPLE)

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(2-3 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE) / PURPLE (K EDTA)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

PATIENT PREPARATION REQUIRED PLEASE CONTACT TO CLINICAL LABORATORY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

N/A

Instrument/Methdology:

COBAS C-501 / IMMULITE / CHEMILUMINESCENCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

GLUCAGON STIMULATION TEST IS A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DURING WHICH INSULIN IS INJECTED INTO A PATIENT'S VEIN, AFTER WHICH BLOOD GLUCOSE IS MEASURED AT REGULAR INTERVALS. THIS PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED TO ASSESS PITUITARY FUNCTION, ADRENAL FUNCTION, AND SOMETIM

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