CHROMOGRANIN A | |
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Test Code: E132 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Chromogranin A (CgA) | Method: ELISA |
Collection Notes: Moderately to grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric samples are not acceptable. | |
Clinical Utility: Serum CgA is useful for the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors and pancreatic islet cell tumors. | |
CPT Code: 86316 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 14 Days |