Test Catalog
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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