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Back C-PEPTIDE | |
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| Test Code: CPEP | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: C-Peptide | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes: Patient should fast for 12 hours prior to collection. | |
| Clinical Utility: C-Peptide is useful for the evaluation of pancreatic function because it gives a direct evaluation of beta-cell function. C-peptide level can be used to measure metabolic stability of diabetes mellitus. | |
| CPT Code: 84681 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (2 mL) Ambient 4 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 7 Days | |