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Test ID PINS Proinsulin, Plasma

Useful For

As part of the diagnostic workup of suspected insulinoma

 

As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected prohormone convertase 1/3 deficiency

 

As part of the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected proinsulin variations

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Assay

Reporting Name

Proinsulin, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation:

Fasting: 8 hours, required; Infants younger than 2 years should fast a maximum of 6 hours

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Ice-cooled, lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. After collection, place the whole blood on ice for at least 10 minutes, then centrifuge at refrigerated temperature.

2. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and send frozen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 30 days

Reference Values

3.6-22 pmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

84206

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PINS Proinsulin, P 27882-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
80908 Proinsulin, P 27882-0

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

2 to 5 days

NY State Approved

Yes