C-Peptide

Test Code: TD_CH206
CPT Code(s): 84681

$27

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Connecting peptide

Test Includes

C-Peptide

Methodology

Abbott Alinity Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

0.3-3.3 ng/mL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL serum

Sample Stability

Serum/Plasma: 24 hours room temperature
48 hours refrigerated
3 months frozen
Urine: Unacceptable room temperature
24 hours refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

Lithium Heparin Plasma. Sodium Heparin Plasma. EDTA Plasma. Ammonium Heparin Plasma (I’m not sure if collection for this tube is the same as for other plasma, tried to search). Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as lithium heparin plasma.