Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. A winged collection set must be used.
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Special Handling Instructions
Inhibitor vials (EDTA tubes with 160 uL of Trasylol or aprotinin) are available through ARL client supply and are stored in the Special Chemistry refrigerator.
Effective December 1, 2014 Adult: Less than or equal to 208 ng/L
CPT Codes
82943
LOINC
2338-2
Overview
Ordering Recommendations
Aid in diagnosis and monitoring of glucagonoma.
Orderable SIM Number(s)
GLUCAGON (LAB1005)
Synonyms
LAB1005
ARUP Test Code
0099165
Specimen
Collect
Protease Inhibitor tube (PPACK; Phe-Pro-Arg-chloromethylketone) (ARUP supply #49662), available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. A winged collection set must be used.
Specimen Preparation
Mix well. Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Special Handling Instructions
Inhibitor vials (EDTA tubes with 160 uL of Trasylol or aprotinin) are available through ARL client supply and are stored in the Special Chemistry refrigerator.
